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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
Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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Volkswagen Tiguan
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Tiguan
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
85L
850 to 1105 km
58L - 60L
354 to 576 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$182,000 - $272,300
$40,990 - $73,790
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, practical interior
- Polished, punchy turbocharged engine
- Recent price cuts improve equation
Misses
- Functional interior lacks flair
- Third row remains occasional use only
- Starting to look old alongside fresher rivals
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 (+$1,100)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
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Colours Available
The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Night Shade Blue Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option.
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2999 - 3982 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 320kW - 450kW | 110kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 - 6100 | 3500 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 560Nm - 850Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 2500 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 8.6 - 10.5 | 9.6 - 16 | |
