The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class delivers no-compromise crossover SUV comfort and luxury.
Pros Sublime interior Comfortable ride Strong engines Luxurious options list
Cons Price will climb fast More wind and road noise than expected Where's the AMG? Tight third row
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class comes with all wheel drive, and rear wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed shiftable automatic.The GLE has been fully redesigned for 2020.Part of the second GLE generation introduced for 2020.
Pros Attractive, roomy and upscale cabin MBUX infotainment system is an industry leader GLE 450's optional E-Active suspension provides impressive handling stability Excellent outward visibility
Cons Options quickly drive the price up Midgrade Airmatic suspension feels too floaty Transmission shifts are more pronounced than we'd like
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class ranked #2 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class has a score of 8.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 9 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros State-of-the-art infotainment and safety technology Cabin is opulent, serene, and spacious Vibrant powertrains Comfortable, balanced handling
Cons Infotainment system can be distracting to use
“The Velar plugs a gap in, er, Land Rover's range of Range Rovers. It's bigger than the Evoque but smaller than the Sport ”
PROS Achingly stylish inside and out. Improved engines and plug-in option make the heavy-duty bits more competitive. Relaxed and refined, yet unusually superb off-road.
CONS Infotainment screen not quite Land Rover’s latest and greatest. Expensive once you start speccing it
The Range Rover Velar is a stylish, refined and seriously appealing coupé SUV. If you keep to small wheels, it's a comfy companion while our favoured S trim gets plenty of kit. It’s best to stick to the cheaper trims and engines – once you start moving up the range, the price rises into the realms of better-resolved cars, such as the Audi Q8 and BMW X6.
PROS Decent economy with diesels and plug-in Smooth and punchy D300 engine Good off road
CONS Average rear leg room Wallowy handling Some cheap plastics inside
