Mercedes-Benz GLE
Redesigned, offered in SUV and Coupe form, the GLE relies on a slew of powertrains, from a 255-horsepower turbo four-cylinder engine to a 483-hp twin-turbo V8. Its cockpit can accommodate five passengers or, optionally, up to seven by adding a third-row seat. Digital screens, MBUX infotainment system and even an air suspension that can bounce the VUS, getting us out of trouble in a sticky off-road situation, the GLE doesn’t lack sophistication.
Mercedes-Benz GLE
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$64,700 |
| Fees | CA$2,075 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,218/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 | 12.4 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.9 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 779 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 254 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Massage seats | optional |
| Head-up display | optional |
| Surround-view camera | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | optional |
| Autonomous emergency braking | optional |
| Lane departure warning | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | optional |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| 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 | P275/50HR20 |
| Rear tires | P275/50HR20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,924 mm (194″) |
| Width | 2,157 mm (85″) |
| Height | 1,794 mm (71″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm (118″) |
| Front track | 1,666 mm (66″) |
| Rear track | 1,687 mm (66″) |
| Weight | 2,130 kg (4,696 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) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| 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 | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 |
| Infotainment | 9/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 80%(view ratings) |