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$151,500 |
| Fees | CA$2,175 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$2,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$2,852/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | N/A |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 4.0 l V8 |
| Power | 603 hp @ 5,750 rpm (450 kW) |
| Torque | 627 lb·ft @ 2,500 – 4,500 rpm (850 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 21 hp (16 kW) |
| Torque | 184 lb·ft (249 N·m) |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | N/A |
| Voltage | 48 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Mid-size luxury SUV |
| Assembly | Tuscaloosa, AL, US |
| Generation | 4 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 16.5 L/100km |
| Highway | 12.8 L/100km |
| Combined | 14.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 574 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 347 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Head-up display | standard |
| 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, pneumatic, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | independent, pneumatic, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P285/40R22 |
| Rear tires | P325/35R22 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,961 mm (195″) |
| Width | 2,018 mm (79″) |
| Height | 1,716 mm (68″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,935 mm (116″) |
| Weight | 2,555 kg (5,633 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 780 l and 1,790 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 | 4.0 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 3.3 s |
| Top speed | 280 km/h (174 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 38 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) |