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 |
329 hp @ 5,500 – 6,250 |
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) |
362 hp @ 5,500 - 6,000 rpm 384 lb-ft @ 2000-4200 rpm |
550 hp @ 5,500 |
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) |