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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
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs 2024 Suzuki Vitara Comparison
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
vs
2024 Suzuki
Vitara
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Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
85L
561 to 808 km
47L
277 to 291 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$136,600 - $170,800
$35,990 - $40,990
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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
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Peppy turbo engine
- Light on its feet
- Plenty of visibility
Misses
- Expensive among fresher rivals
- Ageing interior, too many hard plastics
- Halogen high-beams
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
- Airmatic Package (+$3,400)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,340)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1993 - 2999 | 1373 - 1586 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.9L, 2.0L | 1.4L, 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 198kW - 280kW | 86kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 - 5500 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 750Nm | 156Nm - 220Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1200 - 1800 | 1500 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 15.5 | 10 - 11 | |
