Review from my country :
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350d Coupe
Golden time for the BMW X6 are over. All of today know very well that the combination of SUV-Coupe is not nonsense, but it is a very interesting product that customers very much looking for. Mercedes-Benz wasted no time and made a very serious response to the successful X6. Someone said copies. Maybe, but a copy of which has surpassed "original" ...
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe received a robust body and aggressive design.
BMW X6 is a car that still attracts a lot of attention to the public and that awakens emotions in the driver. A similar plan car Volkswagen and Audi, but among the first who answered the Munich giant Mercedes-Benz, whose GLE Coupe response that shoot straight to the heart.
At first glance we can see that Mercedes does not hide where he found inspiration for his new model. GLE Coupe has all that and BMW X6. And, it seems something more than that. To be blunt - BMW has a major problem. Why? There are several reasons.
GLE Coupe looks dynamic and powerful from all angles. And no mirrors, the width is over 2 meters long by 4.9 m, and particularly attractive wheels are 21 inches in diameter!
Design
High body and coupe-like design looks really powerful from all angles. Is truly a winning combination. Lateral lines are elegant, light and end groups in the style of S-Class Coupe, which is one of the most beautiful cars of today. While the X6 through its "evolution" lost some curves, and designers have made sure that the car is not too arrogant, GLE Coupe has been designed without compromise. It has huge dimensions, large bumpers, "swollen" hood, a relatively small windows, huge grille with a big star in the middle ...
Great attention is paid to the gigantic wheels - test car was equipped with a 21 inch diameter wheels! Yeah, like pizza for two. On this car is all tremendously. When one next to each other look GLE Coupe and the BMW X6, a crossover from Munich looks somewhat small, although long by 9 millimeters. GLE Coupe is wider than the X6 by 14 millimeters and has a track width increased by 19 mm.
Interior
As is usual nowadays, the cars get the style of other models of the same brand. Such is the case for GLE Coupe, we can say that we are well-known for its interior. The concept cabin is similar to the GLE or its predecessor, the ML. Novelty is a display Command Online multimedia system, which is on top of the center console and the command Touch to control it, which is located on the central tunnel. Command system is intuitive and easy to use - it deserves all the praise. Shifters, as we expected for, is positioned on the steering column, on the right, a manual mode allows gear changes via the steering wheel controls (automated dual-clutch transmission with 9 gears!).
As you'd expect from a car with the three-pointed star in the sign, the seats are superbly designed and large in size. There is no person who will not find the optimal seating position in the car.
To be more direct, the seats are perfectly designed. Did you expect it to be different? Models marked with a star are much better seats than those in airplanes, or better to compare them with the airline business class. There is a man who will not find the optimal seating position. Every part of the body receives support and on longer journeys there is not the slightest sign of fatigue, not the driver but not from the passengers. The trunk is large and offers a large flat surface. Line loading area is flat with the edge of the bumper, making it easier to load luggage, although the level of the trunk at a slightly higher height (91 centimeters). Of course, the manipulation of the tailgate is fully electric, so in terms of driving in the rain, you do not have to tinker hands to open the trunk, it is sufficient to press the button on the "key". When folded down rear seat backrests, obtained above-average long flat surface (1.8 meters!). Base trunk volume is 650 liters, and when the rear seat backrests sets, growing at a respectable 1,720 liters.
If you need something to criticize, it is transparent to the rear of the car, but it is the fate of all SUV models who want to be compartments. The roof line is sloping towards the back, resulting in a wide C-pillars and small glass surfaces. All praise Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe deserves the space that offers rear passengers. Although this SUV with a coupé-like silhouette, rear-seat passengers enjoy all the conveniences. Even those with a height of 190 cm, in front of the knee will have a large "reserve" space, and overhead.
Rear-seat space is more than enough.
On the subject of the interior, we will add one more important detail - the insulation of the passenger compartment. Mercedes-Benz is also here was up to the task, so that by the passenger from the outside world does not come to nothing! GLE Coupe is definitely quieter and better insulated the car from its direct competitor. Someone will say, too bad, because the six-cylinder turbodiesel "purring like a kitten," so it would not be bad to occasional notes and reach the passengers. The engine itself is quiet, a perfect silence in the car in effect until some 150 km / h, when we can only hear the gentle sound of wind.
Engine
Mercedes-Benz for the GLE Coupe (C292) has only one diesel powertrain, unlike its more practical twin brother - GLE model (W166), which under the hood may have a four-cylinder bi-tubbo diesel with the tag 250d (150 kW). Coupe offers only 350d, behind whose mark hides the 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbo diesel engine, maximum power of 190 kW and maximum torque of 620 Nm. Transmission is something special - nine-9G-Tronic, through which the torque is sent to all four wheels.
Immediately after the engine starts, we noticed its refinement. Vibrations in the neutral mode, simply do not exist, the engine works perfectly harmonious and quiet. When driving, gives the impression of a powerful ally, which will without any problems out of every situation also. The elasticity is high, thanks to a high-speed gearbox, the engine quickly responds to the throttle control. When GLE 350d Coupe is simply impossible to comment on motor without transmission, because this is a perfect blend. Transmission in the normal driving mode always chooses the highest possible gear, sometimes on the verge of 1,000 r / min. There were also comments laity, such as: "What will his nine gears? It's just for the highway?" However, the truth is quite different. Driving along the Ibar highway, with light foot on the gas, transmission is quickly reached the ninth gear and keep the engine speed at the level of about 1,100 r / min, and the speed was about 80 km / h. The objective transmission with 9 gears not achieve higher top speed, but the increased efficiency of the engine. Transmission will be in every situation to find the optimal gear. Maximum torque is 620 Nm at 1,600 r / min. In a situation where the calm driving, suddenly want to speed up and press the accelerator pedal to the end, the transmission is able at any time to change the four gears down, to ensure maximum utilization engine, and the best acceleration.
Average fuel consumption in our tests was 8.2 liters per 100 kilometers
The manufacturer announced a combined consumption of 6.9 l / 100 km, but this consumption, we managed to achieve a peaceful ride in the open to traffic and the driving mode Comfort (the driver can select the Sport and Individual). Average fuel consumption in our tests was 8.2 liters per 100 kilometers, while the trip computer in urban conditions showed unmetered between 9 and 10 liters. On the highway at a speed of 130 km / h, speed amounted to 1,700 r / min, a travel komjuter showed consumption of 8.3 l / 100 km. For every compliment is a tank volume of 93 liters, which means that the autonomy of over 1,000 kilometers.
Suspension
Several basic GLE Coupe offers a two-stage shock absorbers and Agility Control system, which change depending on the characteristics of the depreciation of the compression piston. For an extra charge you can get ultra-comfortable Airmatic - air suspension. Its advantage is not only that you can increase the height of the car up to 255 mm (with standard suspension, ground clearance is 202 mm), but the ability to react faster to rely on the change of surface and reduction of body roll when cornering System (ADS). Although it is "our" car was equipped with a 21 inch diameter wheels (base model has 20-inch wheels), the car is extremely comfortable. GLE Coupe offers superior comfort to passengers, regardless of the type of substrate with which you move.
Speaking of the substrate, and to say that GLE Coupe equipped with a standard all-wheel drive 4Matic. The system works perfectly and optimally distributes torque axle. Just 4Matic drive makes this car so powerful in snowy conditions. We tried it on snow and ice - the lightning-fast reaction system, and the driver leaves the impression of a neutral facility, which is ready for any situation. The above adaptive suspension allows it to be in this bear no trouble follow and outside asphalt, although a small number of owners of this model to do so.
Conclusion
Model GLE Coupe, Mercedes had a clear goal: to make a worthy competitor to the BMW X6, but also surpass it. After the test, we can confirm that the objective has been met. Word on the street is this car looks the same as a magnet for the X6 or Mercedes offers greater driving comfort, more luxurious and offers the perfect blend of six-cylinder diesel and transmission with nine gears. But that, as the premium segment of the case, the choice between these two cars, customers typically leads subjective favor a certain brand.
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350d Coupe - Specifications
Engine Type: Common-rail turbodiesel
Number of cylinders / valves: 6/4
Engine Displacement (cc): 2987
Maximum power (kW / r / min): 190/3400
Maximum torque (Nm / r / min): 620 / 1,600
performance
Maximum speed (km / h): 226
Acceleration 0-100 km / h (s): 7.0
Consumption in the test - average (l / 100km): 8.2
Dimensions
Trunk volume (L): 620 / 1,720
Tank capacity (L): 93
The weight of the car / payload (kg): 2,250 / 650
Tire sizes: 275/45 R21 and 315/40 R21
Car Length (mm): 4,900
The width of the car (mm): 2,003
Overall height (mm): 1,700
Wheelbase (mm): 2,915
Basic price (€): 73,800
Gallery here :
http://www.automagazin.rs/galerija/782/24800/Mercedes-Benz GLE 350d Coupe - test_20170123015526.jpg
The current german configurator features Palladium for the GLE and not (yet?) Selenite. The IAA picture could also be Designo Graphite. I don't know, that lighting on the floor in Frankfurt can play tricks with your eyes. In a week we know what it is.
