GLE [Official] Mercedes-Benz GLE (W166)

[alexschoen]

Sometimes a clean up in nomenclature does make sense. Just think, if MB hadn't revamped their model naming back in 1993, this C350e would now be called 190 E 2.0-16 Turbo Elektroantrieb

 

[MAJESTIC]

Leave these stupid games to Infinity, Mercedes...
First it was the M than it became the ML... only a couple of years ago they went back to M-Class and now it is the GLE. MB you look and obviously are confused. Changing the name won't help you catch up on sales...
Bring the new car already and this time it better be something.

Umm, it was never the M-Class.... everyone just called it that because it was easier (?) to say. However, Mercedes NEVER put M350, M550, M63 on the back of the SUV. I suggest you do research before making such "special" comments.

 

[klier]

Umm, it was never the M-Class.... everyone just called it that because it was easier (?) to say. However, Mercedes NEVER put M350, M550, M63 on the back of the SUV. I suggest you do research before making such "special" comments.

They sure wanted to. C, E, M, S....see a pattern?
They got stopped before they could even start.

 

[Serpens]

They sure wanted to. C, E, M, S....see a pattern?
They got stopped before they could even start.

And Mercedes-Benz still refers to it as the M-class. Regardless of that, the car was never badged that way so BigBenzGirl's second point still stands.

 

[mini_cooper4]

Umm, it was never the M-Class.... everyone just called it that because it was easier (?) to say. However, Mercedes NEVER put M350, M550, M63 on the back of the SUV. I suggest you do research before making such "special" comments.

Yes, the 3-Series doesn't say 3-Series at the back either.
i'm special enough to be making special comments

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

And Mercedes-Benz still refers to it as the M-class. Regardless of that, the car was never badged that way so BigBenzGirl's second point still stands.

That's correct.

From what I remembered it was originally conceived as M XXX, however, BMW raised issue that it was too familiar with their M cars. To placate their concerns (and possible legal issues), MB added "L."

It's going to be awkward at first, but for the sake of stream-lining their model range, it makes sense. Like how BMW created a quasi sub-brand with X and Audi with Q, this will help MB customers looking for an SUV. Also it helps makes expansion in the future more simplistic.

 

[MAJESTIC]

Yes, the 3-Series doesn't say 3-Series at the back either.
i'm special enough to be making special comments

 

[Wolfgang]

Guarding the GLE.

MB Passion

 

[Merc1]

I wonder if Mercedes is break out the monthly sales between the GLE and the GLE Coupe, or just lump them all as the GLE? We need to see if this thing sells and how it sells vs the X6.

M

 

[Wolfgang]

Suspect they'll lump it together like for the E-Class and S-Class. We may get occasional sales updates, though.

 

[Wolfgang]

From the New York Auto Show.

MB Passion

 

[Wolfgang]

The GLE 550 e celebrates its premiere in New York.

 

[deity]

I actually like how this FL turned out. It's not quite an X5...but still a major improvement over the old one no? The GLE550e looks very interesting.

 

[Wolfgang]

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[NarutoRamen]

I won't lie. When I first saw the name, I was VERY confused. For some reason I thought it was another smaller SUV and scratched my head for a while. It seems nice, but I'm not sure if I like the interior as much. In some of those pics the screen just like kind there...

 

[Rainer271]

Mercedes-Benz GLE pricing announced in Germany, starts at €53,966
GLE 63 S costs €121,261

Mercedes-Benz has released full German pricing details for the GLE which is already available on order.

The most affordable version money can buy will be the GLE 250 d with 204 HP (150 kW) priced from €53,966 and it can also be had in 4MATIC guise from €56,703. Up next is the GLE 350 d 4MATIC with 258 HP (190 kW) available at a starting price of €60,749 while the GLE 400 4MATIC with 333 HP (245 kW) will set you back €60,928.

The plug-in hybrid GLE 500 e 4MATIC with a combined output of 442 HP (325 kW) kicks off at €73,899 while the GLE 500 4MATIC is priced at €76,874. The range-topping GLE 63 4MATIC with 557 HP (410 kW) is available at a hefty €111,384 and there's also a more powerful S version rated at 585 HP (430 kW) which starts at €121,261.

For more money, customers are able to configure the GLE with an AMG Line exterior package bringing among others AMG front & rear aprons and 20-inch AMG wheels while the optional Night package comes with a high-gloss black treatment for the mirror housings, window weatherstrips, radiator grille louvers and the 20-inch AMG alloys. You can get mirror-mounted LED projectorsshowing the three-pointed star logo and there are also some new assistance systems like Crosswind Assist and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS.

Mercedes-Benz says deliveries of the GLE are programmed to commence in August.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

 

[Wolfgang]

MC Winkel at the Washington Monument during MBRT15.

 

[tennmb]

Front looks great with new grille and lights. Oh, if they could have only updated the tail lamps to match the GLE coupe.

 

[Wolfgang]

Guarding the new GLE, from Tuscaloosa to NYC.

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[Wolfgang]

MB Passion provided some info about the new GLE's aerodynamics. Due to several measures, like reducing the gaps around the hood and headlights with seals, underbody cladding, spoilers at the top of the rear hatch, lips at the D-pillars and wheelhouses, and aerodynamic wheels the cd dropped to 0.32. The aeroacoustics could also be further improved to benchmark level, they write, by, for example, increasing the front glass thickness to 5 mm, and refining the mounts. The new GLE should arrive at the dealerships around September.

Source: MB Passion