2016 GLE Quick Reference Guide

Models & MSRP

  • GLE350 -  $52,000, summer 2016
  • GLE350 4MATIC -  $54,500, summer 2016
  • GLE400 4MATIC - $65,650, summer 2016
  • GLE550e 4MATIC – $66,300, summer 2016
  • GLE43 -- $TBA, spring 2017
  • GLE63 – $101,690, summer  2016
  • GLE63 S – Summer 2016 - $108,840

*Above price excludes $925 destination and delivery charge

Model Year Changes:

  • Introduction of Selenite Gray and Brilliant Blue paint
  • Rearview camera
  • Addition of 4G LITE WiFi

GLE Standard Feature Highlights:

  • Heated front seats
  • KEYLESS-START
  • Remote start
  • Rear view camera
  • Active Brake Assist
  • Auto-dimming rearview and driver-side mirrors
  • 5years of mbrace® services, with three new upgrade packages available
  • PRE-SAFE®
  • Crosswind Assist
  • Parking Pilot

GLE400 4M (available through mid-Sept.) and GLE550e 4M Standard Feature Highlights - includes all above features, plus:

  • COMAND® Navigation with 8’’ Color Display
  • Apple CarPlaytm  and Android Auto
  • Harman/kardon LOGIC7®  sound system
  • Lane Tracking Package
  • Blind Spot Assist
  • Lane Keeping Assist

AMG GLE43 Standard Features:

  • AMG-enhanced 3.0L V6 biturbo engine
  • AMG-enhanced 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission
  • AMG Performance 4MATIC
  • AMG Sport Suspension based on AIRMATIC

GLE63, and GLE63 S Standard Feature Highlights - includes all above features, plus:

  • Handcrafted AMG 5.5L V8 biturbo engine
  • AMG SPEEDSHIFT®  PLUS 7G-TRONIC
  • Parking Pilot
  • Parking Package
  • Surround view system

Optional Feature Highlights

  • Plug-In Hybrid
  • Parking Pilot
  • AIRMATIC® Package
  • Premium 1 Package
    • harman/kardon LOGIC7® sound system
    • Navigation updates for 3 years
    • COMAND® Navigation with 8" color display
    • SiriusXM®  Satellite Radio with 6-month trial
    • 115V AC power outlet
    • Lane Tracking Package
    • Blind Spot Assist
    • Lane Keeping Assist
    • KEYLESS-GO®
    • Apple CarPlay®
  • Premium 2 Package
    • Rear-seat center-armrest pass-through
    • Rear side-window sunshades
    • Heated and cooled front cupholders
    • Adaptive Highbeam Assist
    • Active LED headlamps / Hybrid-specific active LED (GLE550e)
    • Interior ambient lighting with illuminated door sills
  • Premium 3 Package
    • Driver Assistance Package
    • Distance Pilot DISTRONIC® and Steering Pilot
    • Active Blind Spot Assist
    • Active Lane Keeping Assist
    • PRE-SAFE®  PLUS
    • DISTRONIC®  PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
    • BAS®  PLUS
    • BAS® PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
    • CMS Pedestrian
    • PRE-SAFE® Brake with Pedestrian Recognition
    • Speed Limit Assist
    • Parking Package
    • Parking Pilot
    • Surround View System

Model Summary / Positioning

  • Third-generation design of the trend-setting luxury SUV that debuted as the M-Class in 1998.

Main Competitors

  • BMW X5 xDrive 35i
  • Acura MDX
  • Lexus RX 350

At a Glance

 

 

GLE350 / GLE350 4MATIC

GLE400 4M

MSRP

$52,000 / $54,500

$65,650

Length

189.1"

189.1"

Width

84.3"

84.3"

Height

70.7"

70.7"

Wheelbase

114.8

114.8

Curb Weight (lbs)

n/a

n/a

Fuel Economy

n/a

n/a

Engine

3.5L V6

3.0L V6 biturbo

Displacement

3,498 cc

2,996

Drive Config.

Rear-Wheel Drive / 4MATIC

All-Wheel Drive

Performance

302 hp @ 5,500 – 6,250
273 @ 3,500 – 5,250

329 hp @ 5,500 – 6,250
354 lb-ft @ 1,600 – 4,000

Transmission

7G-TRONIC 9G-TRONIC

0-60 mph (sec)

7.5

6.0

Top speed (mph)

130 (electronically limited)

130 (electronically limited)

 

 

GLE550e 4MATIC

AMG GLE43

AMG GLE63 / AMG GLE63 S

MSRP

$66,300

TBA

$101,690 / $108,840

Length

189.7"

189.6"

191"

Width

84.3"

84.3"

84.3"

Height

70.7"

69.4

69.4" / 69.3"

Wheelbase

114.8

114.8

114.8

Curb Weight (lbs)

5,456

4,987

5,203 / 5,225

Fuel Economy (Cty/HWY/Com) 20/23/21 (MPG)
38/50/43 (MPGe)

17/ 23/ 20

13/17/15

Engine

3.0L V6 biturbo

AMG-enhanced 3.0L V6 biturbo

Handcrafted AMG 5.5L V8 biturbo

Displacement

2,996 cc

2,996 cc

5,461 cc

Drive Config.

All-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Performance

463 hp @ 5,500 (combined)
479 lb-ft @ 1,600 – 4,000
(combined)

362 hp @ 5,500 - 6,000 rpm
384 lb-ft @ 2000-4200 rpm

550 hp @ 5,500
(GLE63 S: 577 hp @ 5,500)
516 @ 1,750 – 5,000
(GLE63 S: 561 lb-ft @ 1,750 – 2,250)

Transmission

7G-TRONIC

AMG-enhanced 9G-TRONIC

AMG  SPEEDSHIFT®  PLUS 7G-TRONIC

0-60 mph (sec)

5.3

5.6

4.2 / 4.1

Top speed (mph)

152 (80 in pure electric)

130 (electronically limited)

155 / 174 (electronically limited)