The interior is carried over from
the standard GLE with the addition of a carbon - fibre trim, a sport steering wheel, sport seats and stainless steel pedals.
This move is likely to facilitate a reduction of its weight by a few kilos — it is assumed that the two - ton mark is not reached in base guise, but mostly because
the standard GLE will come with rear - wheel drive.
The base Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2017 Mercedes - AMG GLE43 Coupe starts at about the $ 70,600 mark, about $ 15,000 beyond
the standard GLE SUV.
The interiors are a lift from
the standard GLE too.
Inside, the GLE 63 is much the same as
the standard GLE, albeit with extra sporty touches like massaging, climate - controlled «multi-contour» front seats, a sports leather steering wheel and brushed metal trim (or, for around # 1,500, carbon - fibre trim).
Like
the standard GLE, the Coupe has a 5 - passenger, 2 - row layout.
With a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting over $ 66,000, the 2016 Mercedes GLE Coupe is priced $ 14,000 beyond
the standard GLE SUV.
Beyond its $ 66,000 - plus starting price — $ 14,000 above
the standard GLE — the Coupe has less interior room, worse outward visibility, and the choice of only two powertrains.
With only two models, the GLE Coupe's manners are less varied than that of
the standard GLE, whose lineup spans from a diesel - powered SUV to a gas - electric hybrid.
Flair is most certainly prioritized over function for this vehicle, which Mercedes acknowledges is the more «emotional» choice compared to
the standard GLE (formerly called the M - Class).
«We put a bit more distance between our sporty model, the GLE Coupe, and
the standard GLE.»
Not exact matches
With the assistance of 4Matic four - wheel drive, a
standard 9G - Tronic nine - speed transmission and the massively shod optional 22 - inch alloys, this
GLE emphatically denies its elephantine kerb weight much say in the matter.
Based on the
GLE (formerly ML - Class) SUV, the
GLE Coupe features a 362 - hp, twin - turbocharged V - 6, a nine - speed automatic and
standard all - wheel drive.
Lovely
GLE Specification Including: Optional FULL Leather Interior, Electric Sunroof, Heated Seats, 15» Alloy Wheels (With Recent New Michelin Cross Climate Tyres All Round), Original
Standard Radio Cassette, Headlamp Cleaning System, Electric Heated Mirrors, Electric Windows and Central Locking.
Standard on most
GLE models, 4MATIC ® sends torque to the wheels that can use it best.
Side airbags come
standard on the
GLE and remain available as options on all other models except the XE.
The headlights have embedded turn signals and cornering lamps, and fog lamps come
standard on the SE and
GLE.
The 2017 Mercedes - Benz
GLE drops the diesel and gains a
standard rearview camera, 4G LTE Wi - Fi, and a couple of new colors.
While its acceleration trails that of a
standard X5 (the
GLE's 0 -60-mph time is 7.5 seconds, vs. 6.1 for the BMW), it will be more than sufficient for most buyers.
The 2018
GLE's
standard engine is a 3.5 - liter V6 that makes 302 horsepower.
The
GLE 350 gives you an incredibly smooth drive with
standard AGILITY CONTROL suspension that optimizes your shock absorbers for high - performance driving.
Most buyers will choose the
GLE 350, either in
standard rear - wheel - drive form or with all - wheel drive, which Mercedes call «4Matic.»
The Mercedes - Benz
GLE 350 SUV proves to be the perfect candidate to set the new
standard for a luxury SUV with its imposing exterior, powerful engine, and gorgeous cabin.
The more luxurious Maxima
GLE has many features, such as leather seats, as
standard for that model.
We've only driven the
GLE on Airmatic air suspension —
standard on AMG Line trim and above — which results in plenty of body lean through corners in the
standard models, although the 63 S AMG's stiffer set - up keeps things better tied down.
The
GLE offers 38.2 cubic feet for cargo as
standard and 80.3 cubic feet maximum, while the GLS has 16.0 cubic feet for storage when all seats are occupied and 93.8 cubic feet total.
The AMG development engineers have also specifically designed the
standard - fit permanent all - wheel drive 4MATIC for performance - orientated use in the
GLE 450 AMG.
The AMG models each come with their own trim, although the
GLE 43 is available with the designo
standard equipment.
As a competitor to the BMW X6 M, the
GLE Coupe is built on the
standard M Class platform, but with a swept back exterior, short rear - end, a 544 - horsepower engine, and all - wheel - drive.
In order to reflect the dual personality of the outside appearance of the car, the
GLE Coupe comes
standard for all versions with the DYNAMIC SELECT dynamic handling control system.
Regarding the
standard equipment, Mercedes - Benz
GLE knows how to impress the potential buyers: 18» wheels, chrome ornaments, aluminum trim, synthetic leather, a bunch of safety and comfort infotainment features —
GLE has them all.
The
GLE Coupe comes
standard with the new 9G - TRONIC nine speed automatic transmission and 4MATIC permanent all - wheel drive system.
GLE 350 d 4MATIC and
GLE 400 4MATIC come
standard with Agility Control suspension, meanwhile AIRMATIC suspension with ADS Plus is optional.
They are called the
GLE 43 OrangeArt and the SLC 43 RedArt and both come with a range of visual upgrades over the
standard models.
The most significant enhancement that the 2017 Mercedes - AMG
GLE43 gets from the
standard 2017 Mercedes - Benz
GLE is the AMG - enhanced 3.0 - liter V6 biturbo motor under the hood.
At these figures, the Audi has a lower starting price than the BMW X5 and 5 - passenger Mercedes - Benz
GLE, though those both come
standard with a 6 - cylinder engine.
Standard options in every
GLE include adaptive braking technology, auto - dimming mirrors, 3 - point seat belts with ETDs, trailer stability assist, rain - sensing wipers, 11 - way air bag protection, Active Brake Assist, ATTENTION ASSIST ®, PRE-SAGE ®, and a wide - angle rearview camera.
The top - of - the - line
GLE 63 AMG ® S features a 5.5 L V8 good for 577 hp and 561 lb - ft of torque, and all - wheel drive is
standard.
The Mercedes - Benz
GLE GLE 350s pristine good looks were combined with the Mercedes - Benz high
standard of excellence in order to make this a unique find.
The
GLE safety suite, also
standard, includes nine airbags, Collision Prevention Assist Plus, Distronic Plus with Steering Assist and Stop & Go Pilot, Pre-Safe Brake, Pre-Safe Plus, Crosswind Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, an Active Bonnet and an LED Intelligent Light System with Adaptive High Beam Assist Plus.
Other
standard equipment across the
GLE Coupes include AMG body styling kit, Dynamic Select transmission modes, 21 - inch AMG wheels, Nappa leather upholstery and heated and electronically adjustable AMG Line sports front seats.
In terms of money, the larger
GLE is 10.000 euros more expensive and its
standard equipment list isn't all that impressive compared to that of the GLC, with some off - road oriented features and electrically adjustable front seats being the main ones worth mentioning.
New interior gauges and fabrics spice things up, and a 130 - watt Super Sound system is
standard on SE and
GLE.
The
GLE 63 S Night Edition comes well specified as
standard, but you can add a Rear Seat Entertainment System (# 1,600) for further luxury, which brings two eight - inch screens with remote controls and headphones.
Standard equipment for the new
GLE has been enhanced with new assistance systems such as COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, Crosswind Assist, Headlamp Assist and ATTENTION ASSIST.
Standard equipment in addition to other
GLE models also includes a 4.4 - inch display in the AMG - specific dials behind the steering wheel, more leather - trimmed areas (in the same AMG - specific Napa leather as the seats), heated rear seats and «THERMOTRONIC» three - zone climate control.
The AMG
GLE 63, on the other end of the spectrum, comes with a 5.5 - litre V8 biturbo engine that,
standard, makes 557 horsepower.
Leather interior is
standard on the
GLE.
In a flowing transition, Mercedes - Benz lands the next coup: the Concept GLC Coupé is a near - production -
standard study that carries the successful
GLE Coupé formula over into a more compact segment.
On the other hand, the Mercedes
GLE Coupe is obviously more focused on confort and passenger space, which keeps it in line with the
standard of luxury and aesthetics we are used to receive from Mercedes - Benz.