Mercedes-Benz GLE
The GLE is a midsize luxury SUV that’s also available in a coupe-like body style. It can house a 255-horsepower four-cylinder engine or a 362-horsepower six-cylinder. But that’s not all. Performance-oriented AMG models are part of the lineup, too, some with a V8 engine. Output amounts to 429 or 603 horsepower. Inside, there is room for five or seven people depending on the configuration. As for towing capacity, the GLE is rated at 7,716 pounds.
Mercedes-Benz GLE
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$73,600 |
| Fees | CA$2,175 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,385/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 255 hp @ 5,800 rpm (190 kW) |
| Torque | 273 lb·ft @ 1,800 – 4,000 rpm (370 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Mid-size luxury SUV |
| Assembly | Tuscaloosa, AL, US |
| Generation | 4 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 12.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.9 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.7 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 794 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 250 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Head-up display | optional |
| Surround-view camera | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, double wishbones |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P275/50R20 |
| Rear tires | P275/50R20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,924 mm (194″) |
| Width | 1,999 mm (79″) |
| Height | 1,794 mm (71″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm (118″) |
| Weight | 2,179 kg (4,804 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 630 l and 2,055 l |
| Fuel tank | 85 l (19 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 kg (7,716 lb, with towing package, with trailer with brakes) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.1 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.7 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 42 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 4/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 71%(view ratings) |