Mercedes-Benz GLE
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is a perfect example of a comprehensive lineup in the midsize SUV segment. In addition to conventional and coupe body styles, it offers a wide range of powertrains, starting with a turbocharged four-cylinder featuring mild hybrid technology, moving up to a plug-in hybrid system and finishing off with a pair of AMG engines, the most powerful of which delivers up to 603 hp. Alas, expensive options and packages can bump the GLE’s price quite a bit.
Mercedes-Benz GLE
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$161,900 (2024) |
| Fees | CA$4,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$2,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$3,047/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 | 16.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 12.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 14.7 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 578 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 343 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | standard |
| Surround-view camera | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| 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 | 4,954 mm (195″) |
| Width | 2,018 mm (79″) |
| Height | 1,782 mm (70″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm (118″) |
| Weight | 2,540 kg (5,600 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 | 3.9 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 3.3 s (estimated) |
| 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 | 8/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 71%(view ratings) |