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Mercedes-Benz GLE

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Photo: Daimler

The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 73% Detailed ratings

Price $69,900 – $135,300 Payments

Fuel consumption 9.0 – 16.3 L/100km

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Priced from $69,900, the midsize GLE is available with either a four- or six-cylinder engine featuring a turbocharger. When you get to the high-performance variants, you’ll find the AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC and its twin-turbocharged V8 at $133,300. Similar to the compact GLC, the GLE can also be had in a sportier, coupe-like body style. One option worth mentioning is the E-Active Body Control suspension that improves handling and off-road performance.

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Mercedes-AMG Cranks GLE Coupe up to 603 Horsepower

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The Car Guide rating 73%

Pros

Powerful six-cylinder engine
MBUX system easy to use

Cons

Third row not very practical
Totally uninteresting coupe
Often numerous and expensive options

Fuel economy	5/10
Reliability	4/10
Safety	9/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	8/10

What's new in 2021

Panoramic roof and cup holder standard. Available dash cam.

Competitors

Recalls

none

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