Mercedes-Benz GLE Facelift vs Rivals: Dimensions, Engines Compared

How does the Mercedes-Benz GLE facelift stack up against its competition? Let's find out.

By Yash Sunil

3 mins read

Published on November 7, 2023

Highlights

The new Mercedes-Benz GLE is priced between Rs 96.4 lakh and Rs 1.15 crore (ex-showroom)
Available only as an LWB layout, it’s offered in three options - GLE 300 d, GLE 450 and GLE 450 d
Offered with two diesel and a petrol powertrain

Mercedes-Benz India launched the facelifted 2024 GLE in India, carrying a price tag that ranges from Rs 96.40 lakh to Rs 1.15 crore (ex-showroom, India). Available only in long-wheelbase form, the updated GLE is offered in three variants – the GLE 300 d 4Matic, the GLE 450 4Matic and the GLE 450 d 4Matic. Here is a detailed overview of how it stacks up against its competitors, which include the Volvo XC90, Audi Q7, BMW X5 and the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Also Read: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE Facelift Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 96.40 Lakh

Dimensions

	GLE LWB	XC90	X5	Q7	Cherokee
Length	4926mm	4953mm	4935mm	5064mm	4915mm
Width	2157mm	2140mm	2217mm	2212mm	2149mm
Height	1797mm	1773mm	1745mm	1703mm	1798mm
Wheelbase	2995mm	2984mm	2974mm	2999mm	2964mm
*Boot space	943 litres	397 litres	960 litres	402 litres	1067 litres

*Boot space mentioned is with all the seats up

Looking at the dimensions of all these luxury SUVs, the longest in the segment is the Audi Q7 followed by the Volvo XC90. Bear in mind that both these vehicles are offered as a 6/7-seater, while the Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5 and Jeep Grand Cherokee are only offered as a five-seater. The GLE has the second longest wheelbase and only being a five-seater, it should offer the maximum space for rear passengers.

Also Read: Mercedes-Benz GLE Facelift, AMG C 43 Sedan To Be Launched In India On November 2

Engine and Transmission

	GLE LWB		XC90	X5		Q7	Cherokee
Cubic Capacity	2.0-litre/3.0-litre diesel	3.0-litre petrol	2.0-litre petrol	3.0-litre diesel	3.0-litre petrol	3.0-litre petrol	2.0-litre petrol
Number of Cylinders	4-cylinder/6-cylinder	6-cylinder	4-cylinder	6-cylinder	6-cylinder	6-cylinder	4-cylinder
Power	269 bhp/362 bhp	375 bhp	300 bhp	282 bhp	375 bhp	340 bhp	268 bhp
Torque	550 Nm/750 Nm	500 Nm	420 Nm	650 Nm	520 Nm	500 Nm	400 Nm
Gearbox	9-speed automatic	9-speed automatic	7-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic
Drive Type	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	4x4

The Mercedes-Benz GLE and the BMW X5 are the only two SUVs over here that offer the option of a petrol and diesel motor. Also, apart from the Jeep Grand Cherokee, all the other SUVs are offered with a 48V mild-hybrid assist. Moreover, the GLE is the only luxury SUV amongst its competition to offer two diesel powertrain options. What’s also interesting is that both the GLE and the X5’s petrol mill produces 375 bhp, but the X5 produces 20 Nm more torque than the GLE’s petrol motor. But what trumps all other vehicles is the 750 Nm of torque that the 3.0-litre diesel six-cylinder motor variant of the GLE packs.

Price

	GLE LWB	XC90	X5	Q7	Grand Cherokee
Prices (ex-showroom, India)	Rs 96.40 lakh to Rs 1.15 Crore	Rs 98.85 lakh	Rs 95.20 lakh to Rs 1.08 crore	Rs 84.70 to Rs 92.30 lakh	Rs 80.49 lakh

In terms of pricing, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is the most affordable luxury SUV in this list with a price tag of Rs 80.49 lakh, followed by the Audi Q7, which starts at Rs 84.70 lakh and goes up to Rs 92.30 lakh. Volvo, on the other hand, only sells the XC90 it’s the top-spec Inscription variant which is priced at Rs 98.85 lakh. Both the Mercedes-Benz GLE LWB and the BMW X5’s top-spec variants cross the Rs 1 crore mark, and the most expensive luxury SUV in this list is the GLE 450 d 4Matic which costs Rs 1.15 crore. All prices mentioned above are ex-showroom, India respectively.