Facelifted luxury Mercedes-Benz GLE to cost from £55,685
Pricing and specifications revealed for upgraded SUV, which goes on sale with two engine choices
Mercedes has announced pricing and specifications for its latest luxury SUV – the facelifted GLE.
The new GLE features several upgrades, including an extra pair of rear seats, the latest MBUX iteration of Mercedes’ infotainment system and a pair of upgraded engines.
The range kicks off with the GLE 300d, which replaces the 250d. Despite the name, it’s still a 2.0-litre – a four-cylinder diesel producing 242bhp and 500Nm of torque. It’s capable of 0-60mph in 7.0 seconds, and will achieve 46.3mpg combined while emitting 162g/km of CO2 – although larger wheel sizes will increase those emissions.
For people who prefer petrol power, Mercedes offers the GLE 450 – powered by a six-cylinder engine with a mild-hybrid ‘EQ Boost’ system attached. The 48V setup adds 22bhp to the car’s overall output, giving it a total of 362bhp and 500Nm of torque. The 450 is capable of 0-60mph in 5.5 seconds and will return 33.6mpg while emitting 191g/km of CO2.
All GLEs come with the latest MBUX infotainment system, spread across two 12.3-inch displays on the instrument panel and centre console. It includes features such as augmented-reality navigation, which overlays direction instructions on to the feed from the front camera, as well as voice activation simply by saying ‘Hey Mercedes’.
All cars also get 20-inch AMG alloy wheels, illuminated grab handles and running boards, privacy glass, heated front seats, Nappa leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control and active parking assist.
The GLE 450 adds active air suspension, as well as a seven-seat package – which is a £1,995 option on the 300d. It includes a manually folding third row plus a four-zone climate control.
Optional equipment includes a premium Burmester sound system, keyless go, LED headlights, wireless charging and an off-road package.
Prices for the latest GLE start from £55,685 for the 300d, rising to £62,300 for the 450. Order books are open now, and the first UK deliveries will be in spring 2019.
