Mercedes-Benz GLE
For 2016, the GLE 4Matic (former ML) gains a coupe. Both versions come as either the 350d (3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel with 249 horsepower and 457 lb.-ft. of torque) and the AMG 63 S (5.5-litre V8 biturbo with 577 horsepower). The GLE 400 (3.0-litre V6 biturbo with 329 horsepower) and 550 (4.7-litre V8 biturbo with 429 horsepower) are only available for the SUV, whereas the 450 AMG (3.0-litre V6 biturbo with 362 horsepower) is strictly for the Coupe. There's a 7-speed automatic transmission, though the 350d and 450 AMG Coupe get a 9-speed automatic.
Mercedes-Benz GLE
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$63,200 |
| Fees | CA$2,075 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,189/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 10.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.2 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | 246 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Massage seats | optional |
| Smart key | optional |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Lane departure warning | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (39′) |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/50WR19 |
| Rear tires | P255/50WR19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | N/A |
| Width | 1,989 mm (78″) |
| Height | 1,796 mm (71″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,916 mm (115″) |
| Front track | 1,618 mm (64″) |
| Rear track | 1,621 mm (64″) |
| Weight | 2,175 kg (4,795 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 691 l and 2,011 l |
| Fuel tank | 93 l (20 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 4/10 |
| Reliability | 5/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 69%(view ratings) |