2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs 2022 Kia EV6
Overview | |
MSRP$40,900 | MSRP$57,700 |
Average price$42,935 | Average price$96,764 |
Listings25 | Listings38 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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2022 Kia EV6 Reviews SummaryWe didn't expect them to go there. But the designers and engineers behind the 2022 Kia EV6 did—and deleted the template of their company's affordable, cost-conscious brand. This is an electric performance car that can genuinely compete with a Tesla Model 3 on everything from tech to style to acceleration to charging time. It's a masterclass of fresh thinking in a market segment dominated by rehashed ideas. And yet, it's hampered by the same major problems that, for decades, remain unresolved. The EV6 would be amazing with battery technology that hasn't yet been invented. For now, we'll tell you what the present life is like with this most unusual and exciting Kia in years. | |
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE Reviews SummaryA subtle refresh for the 2024 model year (launched in 2023) keeps the popular Mercedes sport-utility competitive against a wide roster of rivals, which include the BMW X5, Genesis GV70, Cadillac XT6, Acura MDX, and Volvo XC90, to name just a few. Changes between the previous GLE and the 2024 model year consist primarily of a subtle redesign of the front grille (look closely and you’ll see it's now filled with tiny Mercedes-Benz star logos), reprofiled headlights and taillights, an updated infotainment system, and optional off-road-themed air suspension system that can raise the GLE 3 centimetres to clear obstacles. It can also shimmy this Mercedes sport-ute back and forth to help get it unstuck over tricky terrain. Specific to our testing purposes, the 2024 GLE also ushers in a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant called the GLE 450e 4Matic. As the last part of the name suggests, like every 2024 GLE, all-wheel drive (AWD) is fitted as standard. Yet the big news is what’s under the hood of this new model, namely a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder paired with an electric motor and 23.3-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. While fully electrified vehicles presently grab the most automotive headlines, a week spent on a test drive of the GLE 450e highlighted how easily this luxurious PHEV sport-utility adapts to all sorts of driving situations. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine167 hp Electric | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity58 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City127 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway100 | MPG Highway25 |
Battery Charge Time (120V)51 hours | Battery Charge Time (120V) |
Engine | |
Engine Name167 hp Electric | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Battery Charge Time (120V)51 hours | Battery Charge Time (120V) |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity58 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City127 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway100 | MPG Highway25 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space24.4 cu ft | Cargo Space33.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4017 lbs | Curb Weight4608 lbs |
Height60.8 in | Height70.7 in |
Length184.3 in | Length194.3 in |
Width74.0 in | Width84.9 in |
Wheelbase114.2 in | Wheelbase117.9 in |
Maximum Payload987 lbs | Maximum Payload1455 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity5950 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $40,900 | $57,700 |
Average price | $42,935 | $96,764 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.9 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | We didn't expect them to go there. But the designers and engineers behind the 2022 Kia EV6 did—and deleted the template of their company's affordable, cost-conscious brand. This is an electric performance car that can genuinely compete with a Tesla Model 3 on everything from tech to style to acceleration to charging time. It's a masterclass of fresh thinking in a market segment dominated by rehashed ideas. And yet, it's hampered by the same major problems that, for decades, remain unresolved. The EV6 would be amazing with battery technology that hasn't yet been invented. For now, we'll tell you what the present life is like with this most unusual and exciting Kia in years. | A subtle refresh for the 2024 model year (launched in 2023) keeps the popular Mercedes sport-utility competitive against a wide roster of rivals, which include the BMW X5, Genesis GV70, Cadillac XT6, Acura MDX, and Volvo XC90, to name just a few. Changes between the previous GLE and the 2024 model year consist primarily of a subtle redesign of the front grille (look closely and you’ll see it's now filled with tiny Mercedes-Benz star logos), reprofiled headlights and taillights, an updated infotainment system, and optional off-road-themed air suspension system that can raise the GLE 3 centimetres to clear obstacles. It can also shimmy this Mercedes sport-ute back and forth to help get it unstuck over tricky terrain. Specific to our testing purposes, the 2024 GLE also ushers in a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant called the GLE 450e 4Matic. As the last part of the name suggests, like every 2024 GLE, all-wheel drive (AWD) is fitted as standard. Yet the big news is what’s under the hood of this new model, namely a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder paired with an electric motor and 23.3-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. While fully electrified vehicles presently grab the most automotive headlines, a week spent on a test drive of the GLE 450e highlighted how easily this luxurious PHEV sport-utility adapts to all sorts of driving situations. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 167 hp Electric | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 58 kWh | |
MPG City | 127 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 100 | 25 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 51 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 167 hp Electric | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 51 hours | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 58 kWh | |
MPG City | 127 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 100 | 25 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 24.4 cu ft | 33.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4017 lbs | 4608 lbs |
Height | 60.8 in | 70.7 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 194.3 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 84.9 in |
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 117.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 987 lbs | 1455 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5950 lbs | |
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