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Mercedes-Benz GLE400d 4Matic 9G-tronic

Wonderful engine but the ride needs a lot of work Terence Steenkamp

Comfy, with plenty of presence. Lacks polish, though Gareth Dean

400d motor packs a punch as strong as the GLE’s image Jarryd Neves

Enjoyed driving it but quality issues at the price are unacceptable Wilhelm Lutjeharms

Price: R1 501 840 0-100 km/h: 6,58 seconds Top speed: 245 km/h Power: 243 kW Torque: 700 N.m CAR fuel index: 9 L/100 km CO2 : 202 g/km

Mercedes-Benz’s imposing new GLE

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