Mercedes-Benz GLE - a five-seat premium crossover that replaced, in accordance with the new model naming system, the third generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class (which it actually is). The crossover differs from the pre-styling Mercedes-Benz M-Class primarily with updated bumpers, a radiator grille, other headlights and taillights, as well as exhaust pipes. The main competitors of the Mercedes-Benz GLE: BMW X5, Infiniti QX70 And Lexus RX.
The range of GLE engines includes both petrol and diesel units.
Among the gasoline available is a 3.0-liter V6 (GLE 400) with a capacity of 333 hp. and a 4.7-liter V8 (GLE 500) with 435 horsepower. Both engines are equipped with a 7-speed automatic transmission and a 4Matic permanent all-wheel drive system. The GLE also received a hybrid version of the GLE 500e 4matic with a power plant from the hybrid S-class, which consists of a 3-liter V6 gasoline engine, an 85 kW electric motor and an 8.8 kWh lithium-ion battery with the ability to recharge from a 220 V network. The hybrid is equipped with 7-speed "automatic". On electric traction, the hybrid SUV can accelerate to 130 km/h and travel 30 km with a fuel consumption of 3.3 liters per 100 km.
"Charged" gasoline versions from AMG received a 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine with a return of 557 hp. GLE 63 and 585 hp - at the top GLE 63 S.
Among the diesels at the start of sales, two versions of the GLE were available. The GLE 250d received a 2.1-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel (204 hp and 500 Nm) in combination with rear or all-wheel drive. The GLE 350d was equipped with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbo engine (258 hp and 620 Nm) and a 4Matic all-wheel drive system. All diesel versions of the crossover are equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
This model is produced at the Daimler plant in the USA.
Overall dimensions Mercedes-Benz GLE (W166) (Мерседес-Бенц ГЛЕ (W166))
length: 4819 мм,
width: 1935 мм,
height: 1796 мм,
clearance: 200 мм,
base: 2915 мм