Mercedes-Benz GLE
Heir to the late ML, the Mercedes-Benz GLE is a midsize luxury SUV that is also available in coupe body style. Built in Alabama, it receives some styling revisions for 2023 and drops the available V8 engine. Customers can choose between a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine (350 4MATIC) and a turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder with mild hybrid technology (450 4MATIC and AMG 53 4MATIC+). Maximum towing capacity is rated at 7,700 pounds.
Mercedes-Benz GLE
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$75,800 |
| Fees | CA$2,175 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,426/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 | 9.6 L/100km |
| Combined | 11.0 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 772 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 257 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 | standard |
| 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 | 2,010 mm (79″) |
| Height | 1,795 mm (71″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm (118″) |
| Weight | 2,180 kg (4,806 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 1,115 l and 2,120 l |
| Fuel tank | 85 l (19 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 3,493 kg (7,701 lb, with towing package, with trailer with brakes) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.1 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.5 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 40 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 | 7/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 70%(view ratings) |