What are the features of the Mercedes GLE 400?
The GLE400 includes all features from the Premium 1 package, as well as a turbocharged engine, 20-inch wheels, multicolor ambient lighting, leather upholstery, power lumbar support for the front passenger seat, ventilated front seats, heated and cooled cupholders, a 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and unique body styling tweaks.
Is the Mercedes GLE the same as the M class?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the new name for the heavily updated M-Class. Like the M-Class, the new GLE does not stand out in any one area, but the supremely comfortable cabin and a variety of powertrains gives it broad appeal.
What kind of engine does the Mercedes GLE have?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is offered with a total of six different powertrains, all of which are paired to a seven-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive (“4Matic”) is standard on all but the GLE350, where it’s an option that replaces rear-wheel drive. All engines come with fuel-saving automatic engine stop-start technology.
How many pounds can a Mercedes GLE 350 4Matic tow?
Mercedes claims the AMG GLE 63 makes the 0-60 mph sprint in 4.3 seconds, while the GLE 63 S does the same in 4.2 seconds. Properly equipped, the GLE300d and 350 with rear-wheel drive can tow up to 6,600 pounds; the 350 4Matic and all other models can tow up to 7,200 pounds.
What’s the price of a Mercedes gle400 4Matic?
The GLE400 4MATIC starts at $65,525, including a $925 destination charge. Injudiciously checking too many of the option boxes—such as the ridiculously overpriced $5800 Bang & Olufsen premium audio system—will knock the total price up beyond $85,000. The tested vehicle carried a $75,765 bottom line.
What kind of car is the Mercedes GLE Class?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class is a five-passenger SUV that’s offered in six different models differentiated largely by the engine selection: GLE300d, GLE350, turbocharged GLE400, and AMG GLE 63 and AMG GLE 63 S. The GLE550e plug-in hybrid V6 debuts later in the year. The 2016 GLE-Class is a conservative but handsome luxury crossover.
How much torque does a Mercedes gle400 have?
There’s good response right off the line as the turbos kick in early, but only a moment after that event the engine produces its 354 lb-ft of peak torque at 1600 rpm and maintains that output all the way up to 4000 rpm.
What kind of grip does the Mercedes gle400 have?
On the skidpad, the GLE400 managed only a dreary 0.72-g orbit where the Audi stuck to the tune of 0.85 g. Both vehicles were on all-season tires (19-inch Dunlops on this car, 20-inch Goodyears on the Audi), but our test driver noted that the rubber on the Mercedes seemed particularly low on grip.