M-Class (W166/C292) [Official] Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé (C292)

[Wolfgang]

The latest video from fünfkommasechs.

 

[Wolfgang]

MB Passion is test driving an GLE 450 AMG Coupe today, and taking the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki. The longer they drive it, the more they seem to like it.

MB Passion

 

[Wolfgang]

 

[Wolfgang]

 

[Wolfgang]

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class – SUV and Coupe

For 2016 Mercedes-Benz will have two versions of the mid-sized SUV. The GLE-Class SUV and Coupe. Pictured above is the current ML-Class and the GLE-coupe. Similar size, but very different styling.

2016 GLE-Class SUV

This is a mid-cycle refresh to the current M-Class. There are upgrades to the interior and exterior but it will be very recognizable as the traditional SUV. It will be available in many variants: GLE300d, GLE350, GLE400, GLE550e, GLE63 AMG

2016 GLE-Class Coupe

This is a whole new version of the mid-size SUV. This GLE had coupe-like lines, AMG styling and is meant to stand out. The GLE-Coupe will only be available as the GLE450 AMG Sport and the GLE63 AMG.

Does that help? There seems to be a lot of confusion about why we are turning our ML into a coupe! We aren’t…there are two!

Benzblogger

 

[Wolfgang]

The GLE Coupe (C292) compared to the GLC Coupe (C253) expected in 2016.

 

[Rainer271]

Interesting comparison.

 

[Human]

Have to be honest with oneself... I like this Benz, A LOT!

 

[SKY]

Have to be honest with oneself... I like this Benz, A LOT!

I have to agree with this. At first I was a bit harsh with the poor GLE Coupe. Mainly because is comes from the old ML that looked like crap. And I still believe the biggest problems this car has come from the old ML: the interior and the non-AMG front bumper.

I don´t like SACs. Always say the best of the bunch is the X6 M. But if you leave that beast aside, I think the GLE has the most interest side profile of the segment. and the non-M X6 looks a bit so so. When the second generation comes out, I expect the GLE to be a stunner.

 

[ThroughandThrough]

As I dropped off my car at the dealership to get the windows tinted, I spotted this.

They just arrived today. This model was optioned-out as $71K USD.

 

[ikaram]

Very nice car but the interior no

 

[Wolfgang]

'Is NYC ready for an SUV with the heart and soul of a sports car? Totally!'

 

[sucu123]

Im about to order a white GLE 350d Coupé with AMG Pack but without Night Pack.

Does anybody have real life pics of such a car? I've seen many professional pics but those doesn't do the job for me.

EDIT: I just saw the pics of the 450 above. Sorry guys

 

[Wolfgang]

A midnight beauty.

 

[Wolfgang]

MB revealed in an interview GLE Coupe order entry looks very, very strong.

You want to launch 10 all-new models. Where can you still expand in your product range?

There are complementary niches where we can achieve profitable volume. Every now and then we give a glimpse [of where we might be headed] like we did with the Vision GLC Coupe at the Shanghai auto show. It’s an interesting niche. We just entered this segment [for coupe-styled crossovers] one class above with the GLE Coupe. Order entry looks very, very strong. I see some potential in SUV segments. I also see some room to grow in compact cars, not in the current generation but longer term. Automotive News Europe

MB Passion

 

[Mick Briesgau]

^Nice colour on the GLE.
Selenitgrau?

 

[Wolfgang]

^ Maybe. Here's a comparo.

From Left to Right: Palladium Silver S550, Selenite Grey E350, Mountain Grey CLA250 and Steel Grey C300

http://www.benzblogger.com/2015/08/four-shades-of-grey-mercedes-benz-paints.html

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Thanks for the comparo, @Wolfgang 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.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Is Steel Grey the same as Tenorite?

Selenite seems to have more depth than Palladium. It should be nice.

 

[Wolfgang]

Is Steel Grey the same as Tenorite?

Selenite seems to have more depth than Palladium. It should be nice.

Yes. In the US & Canada it's Steel Grey and in other parts Tenorite Grey. MB color code 755.

Front to back: Steel Grey C300, Mountain Grey CLA250, Selenite Grey E350 and Palladium Silver S550. Benzblogger