7.7
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE review
The updated GLE SUV pushes further upmarket with its pricing, but the recipe remains the same – does it justify $30,000 over an X5?
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James Wong
Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Porsche Macan Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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Porsche Macan
2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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2024 Porsche
Macan
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Based on the Porsche Macan T
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
TowingFuel Efficiency
65L - 85L
429 to 808 km
75L
698 to 773 km
Warranty
5 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$139,900 - $168,800
$93,800 - $141,700
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
- Comfort-focused drive is plush
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- $30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
- Still needs (expensive) options ticked
- Cabin execution feels underdone
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Focused, engaging feel behind the wheel
- Pretty competitive pricing, decent inclusions
- 2.0L engine offers plenty of performance
Misses
- Ticking options can still get pricey
- Lacking assistance tech as standard
- Tight back seat and boot for the segment
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
- Urban Guard Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,500)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$5,400)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$7,630)
- Cabin Air Ionisation (+$630)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,050)
- Carbon Side Blades (+$2,800)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1950 - 2999 | 1984 - 2894 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.9L, 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.0L, 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 180kW - 280kW | 195kW - 324kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 - 5500 | 5000 - 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 750Nm | 400Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1200 - 1600 | 1800 - 1900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 15.5 | 9.6 - 11.2 | |
