Mercedes-Benz GLE
The GLE is a midsize luxury SUV that’s also available in a coupe-like body style. It can house a 255-horsepower four-cylinder engine or a 362-horsepower six-cylinder. But that’s not all. Performance-oriented AMG models are part of the lineup, too, some with a V8 engine. Output amounts to 429 or 603 horsepower. Inside, there is room for five or seven people depending on the configuration. As for towing capacity, the GLE is rated at 7,716 pounds.
Mercedes-Benz GLE
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$139,900 |
| Fees | CA$2,175 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$2,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$2,633/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 | 16.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 12.6 L/100km |
| Combined | 14.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 582 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 341 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Head-up display | optional |
| 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 | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Rear suspension | independent, 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 | 2,505 kg (5,523 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 630 l and 2,055 l |
| Fuel tank | 85 l (19 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 3,493 kg (7,701 lb) |
| 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 | 8/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 71%(view ratings) |