Adding the hybrid gubbins pushes output numbers higher than even those found on the 3.0L GLE 450 4Matic, a machine which makes roughly the same horsepower but far less torque.
It's like an upscale buffet with multifarious combinations and variations that will suit almost every palate.Considered separately, the 2.0L makes approximately the same amount of power as the similarly sized mill found in the GLE 350 4Matic. Off-road capabilities are a plus.Ĩ/10 What the GLE lineup lack in personality, it makes up for it in choice. The V8 in the GLE 63 S is delightfully belligerent.Ĩ/10 The infotainment system is very complete.ħ/10 Adequate overall driving experience. Unfortunately, we didn't get the opportunity to test it.ħ/10 The seating is comfortable, but the GLE could act classier on damaged/rough roadways.Ĩ/10 The six-cylinder in the GLE 450 and AMG 53 provides plenty of juice. N/A We're hoping the new hybrid system brings fuel consumption down on the 350. PHEV models won't make their way to Canada at launch.The AMG V8 is a giggle-inducing rocket booster.From off-road features to infotainment gadgets, technology abounds.Stupefying number of possibilities of combinations.Gallery News, reviews, videos Mercedes-Benz dealers Used vehicles Mercedes-Benz Test drive report Trim level The AMG 53 variant uses the same engine, but this one develops 451 horsepower to earn the three letters of Affalterbach. Unfortunately, we weren't able to drive it because it wasn't available in North Carolina, but we did get to spend some time behind the wheel of its siblings, namely the GLE 450, which uses the same 48-volt system on a turbocharged six-cylinder to make 375 horsepower. This one comes standard with 4MATIC all-wheel drive, as does the rest of the lineup. It develops the same power at 255 horsepower, but gains 12 lb-ft of torque for a total of 295. For 2024, the entry-level GLE 350 powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder receives this technology. In the case of the GLE, we're talking about a 48-volt alternator/starter system that sits between the engine and the transmission – that’s a mild hybrid system. But because there's "hybrid" and there's hybrid, it doesn't mean everything is more efficient. That means that every available engine includes some form of hybrid system. The GLE lineup now has something lineups love to brag about it is fully hybridized. Photo: Louis-Philippe Dubé Hybridized, From Four to Eight Cylinders The Car Guide travelled to Asheville, North Carolina, to drive a few key variants of the popular GLE family. Also: We Caught the Refreshed 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE With Slight Camo.Also: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE Adds Style, Muscle and Cool Tech.
It's also more electrified, and it retains its twin-turbo V8 in the AMG GLE 63 S variant, an engine that gets to stick around for the time being. The popular GLE has received some upgrades for 2024, gaining select cosmetic changes and add-ons, as well as new on-board technologies that add to the already dizzying array of finishes and gadgets. But their limited lineups can turn off the modern buyer who, let's face it, simply wants it all.
There are some very interesting options in the mid-size luxury SUV segment, such as the Acura MDX or the Genesis GV80. And for an automaker trying to make a name for itself in a specific segment, offering a multitude of combinations and variants is like casting a wide net over potential buyers to try to satisfy their every need. Having choices, or options, is typically seen as a good thing.
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