Mercedes Gle. 2017 2018: successful combination of design and equipment
Updated Mercedes Crossover Gla 2017 declassified before the official premiere. The official presentation of the car took place on October 10, 2016. I recently found out that sales of a new model in Europe have already started. Therefore, the network began to appear more and more information that I carefully collected. On the Russian market, the car will not get to the summer. In the meantime there is time to get acquainted with the novelty.
Mercedes Gla 2017 appeared on the network photo allow you to see a stylish, modern and trendy car. The size of the body of the new model was noticeably more. dimensions Massed 4900 mm long, in a width of 2000 mm, in a height of 1731 mm. The car bribed me with neat headlights, the filling of which adaptive xenon, beautiful strokes of the LED daytime running lights, as well as a massive and elegant radiator grille on which a large chrome emblem is banging.
Solid and strictly looks new front bumperwho acquired new, huge sections of air intakes. The hood of the car is decorated with fashionable climbing ribs, which give Mercedes Gla 2017 rapidness and dynamism. A new profile will like many.
It demonstrates power, strength and reliability. Very harmonious looks a stupid nose of the hood, large opening of side doors with a high windows line, as well as compact glasses.
Impressive powerful wheel diskswhich now got a size of 22 inches. They perfectly fit into the blowing wheel arches. Behind the car also looks good. I liked the neat cover luggage compartment, Luxury lights with LED filling, as well as the original exhaust system.
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Amenities inside the cabin
Mercedes Gle Salon 2017 is spacious and high. Such an effect was achieved thanks to the increased dimensions of the car. In the cabin can freely accommodate five people. An explicit plus, I consider high ceilings, comfortable landing of the chairs, almost flat floor surface, as well as enviable stock of free space over the heads of sitting.
Very impressed the trunk. Most of the reviews of Mercedes Gla 2017 2018 are united that for long journeys and traveling the car is just perfect. It is difficult to argue with this, because in your class the car received a record 1650 liters. The new instrument panel causes the complete delight. Highest german quality There is absolutely in every little things here. On the central console is a huge, multifunctional, color screen on-board computer, on the sides of which are two deflectors.
Below you can observe a huge number of control buttons different modern systems. Steering wheel new Mercedes. Gle 2018 has become multifunctional. I really liked the high side support of the front armchairs. Yes, and their design itself causes one admiration. The driver's seat is equipped with a large number of adjustments. Of the modern options in the news of the novelties include:
- Decorative linings made of natural wood, carbon, aluminum.
- The adaptive cruise control system in which there is an automatic braking function.
- Three climate control.
- Front seats with electric drive, memory and heated.
- Function of massage and ventilation of the front seats.
- Rear View Camera.
- The newest navigation system.
- Security systems Pre-Safe (Bas Plus with Cross-Traffic Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist), Traffic Sign Assist with a trap recognition chief.
Mercedes GLK 2017 also enriched with these additions.
Technical characteristics pleased
For Russian buyers, the manufacturer prepared three versions of power equipment. The technical characteristics of Mercedes Gla 2017 became an order of magnitude higher than that of the previous version. The main indicators will give the table:
Behind the wheel of Mercedes-AMG 63S 4Matic Coupe, I am very afraid of arrest and waiting for a police ambush. It seems to me that I am not only too fast, but too loud. Before entering the next German town, I turn from the extreme settings of Sport + to comfortable so that glass in houses do not flood the glass.
With the release of GLE Coupe Mercedes-Benz, it was in the role of catching up: his main competitor BMW released his five-door coupe another 7 years ago. However, it is difficult to imagine that such a car can appear from Mercedes before. At the end of 2007, when BMW began the production of a premium off-road coupe, Stuttgart was still calculated on the success of an ambiguous R-class, produced hybrids and were very far from sports.
GLE Coupe with merchant silhouette is built on the M-Class platform, which also underwent audit and changed the name on the GLE. Designers managed to combine faceted M-Class feed and the soft lines of the new front, which is now almost the same in both machines. The "coupe" looks more compact and shorter than the usual GLE. According to the measurements of the automaker, the new machine slightly inferior to the usual GLE wide and is expected below. However, the wheelbase was unchanged - 2915 mm, and in the length of Coupe, it was even longer than the usual GLE (by 81 mm) - the gain is coming from the soles. Due to the spectacular line of the roof of the ceiling behind, it became below 3 cm, but the place for the legs as much as in the GLE, and the Coupe cushion rear seat Long and installed above. The trunk "coupe" lost both in the minimum volume (650 l against 690 l) and in the maximum (1720 l against 2010 liters).
Gle Coupe gives the impression of a well-known car. And not so much because of its similarity with the BMW X6 (it is not anywhere to go anywhere), how many things are familiar on other Mercedes. Feed with a characteristic "duck" tail, chrome plank over oblong lamps, narrow rear stand - Everything like the S-class coupe. The interior, the location of the buttons and samples are generally familiar with the M-Class, but the display of the multimedia system is no longer integrated into the front panel, and the panel itself received an bend in the center. The GLE Coupe multimedia system is able to use the new-fashioned Connect Me services and supports high-speed LTE (but only through a smartphone) and offers Wi-Fi access point. Otherwise, the car is defiantly conservative, as if the yard is not a digital era: appliances with real arrows, buttons and handles - real, and the only way to touch the virtual reality is a touchpad covering the COMAND puck. But the washer while driving is somehow more handy.
Its main competitor BMW X6, the GLE Coupe five-standard is slightly inferior in size. In space for the rear passengers - parity, which showed blitz comparison. In GLE Coupe, despite the curved roof, the ceiling height is about the same as in x6. That is, high passengers will sweep their heads into a soft upholstery. The Mr. Headrest in the center is able to fall below the head restraints at the edges and suggests that the place in the middle is designed rather for a child than for an adult. The central tunnel at Mercedes is higher and wider than the BMW X6, but the GLE Coupe triple is not as conditional, like the "Bavarsa": a Mercedes salon is a little wider plus a place in the center more convenient and more reminds the seat than a roller jumper.
The developers of GLE Coupe, in front of which there was a task to teach the car to ride as a sports car, sought to make the body "coupe" as hard as possible for twist, even to the detriment of the mass, and they used the light alloys very limited. And although the GLE Coupe turned out to be easier than the fully aluminum Range Rover SportBut it was heavier than X6 in equal modifications. To go faster, you need more power, more than the moment and more insuring electronics.
Mercedes Gle.
Mercedes-Benz Gle is not a new model, but a deep restyling M-Class. Compared to the "coupe", the suspension settings are more comfortable even with pneumatic resistants. So active stabilizers for GLE are an urgent need for a trip to the base GLE 250D with a four-cylinder diesel, for which Active Curve System is not available. At the same time, progress in comparison with the M-Class is obvious: the car, although it is not so willingly follows the longer steering wheel as GLE Coupe, but steals predictably and has become more collected.
Four-cylinder power unit under the hood 250d spending only 5.5 liters of diesel fuel in mixed cycleBut noisy and works less than exactly unlike Diesel V6 offered for versions of 350D. GLE in similar versions is slightly lighter than GLE Coupe and is inferior in acceleration due to the worst aerodynamics and longer main transmission. And the gasoline GLE 400 is inferior to the "coupe" in economy, because the 7-speed "automatic" is still installed on it.
The test organizers were accustomed to the AMG version of the usual GLE, which, by the way, the same dynamics as AMG Coupe, but the GLE 500 E hybrid was brought. This machine has an electric motor with a capacity of 85 kilowatt is located between the V6 gasoline engine and the automatic transmission. It helps when overclocking, providing a dynamics at the level of the usual GLE 500 with a turbo engine V8. At the same time, the SUV spends just over 3 l per 100 km in a mixed cycle - less than the most economical diesel version GLE.
The battery can be fully charged not only from the network, but also directly from the gasoline motor. You can also choose a different strength of the current, which will reflect on the "refueling" time of the battery. A special mode that allows you to protect the electricity, in GLE mainly uses a gasoline motor. Batteries supplies Deutsche Accumotive, belonging to the Daimler concern. The German automaker is trying to develop and create hybrid components, without contacting Tesla, whose shares it has previously owned. According to the responsible for the creation of Mercedesian hybrid systems and the components of Elena Alexandrova, new battery Even with a strong discharge does not lose returns. And its service life is approximately 10 years.
It was not without an off-road test drive, because the GLE can still be equipped with an advanced transmission with lowered nearby and a special mode for heavy off-road. The inter-wheeled rear lock is more unavailable, but the electronics confidently slows down the axle wheels and with the obstacles of the GLE demo route, wagged into the toothy tires, copes easily. The route mostly abounded with steep descents with different types of coating to demonstrate the operation of the electronic assistant. Aligned the car with the help of a circular review system, set the speed of 2 km / h - and the cool slippery slope looking impressively, turns out to be a trifle.
Hoarse, without digital false engine sound engine itself powerful version AMG 63S as if from the era of piston aviation and racing Blitzen Benz. Lite s - plus 28 hp and 60 nm in comparison with just 63 AMG, whose motor develops 557 hp and 700 nm, and minus 0.1 seconds in overclocking up to 100 kilometers per hour. It turns out 4.2 s to "hundreds" - as much as BMW X6 M and only one tenth is less than Porsche Cayenne. Turbo S.
In Germany, on narrow tracks, the car is bored and closely. Keep the speed below the set limit of 50 km / h AMG 63 s is categorically not capable, and even accurately calculate the speed of the speedometer in the digitization step 30 km / h is not so simple. For Europe, "heated" GLE 450 AMG 4Matic Coupe with a less powerful turbo sounder (367 hp, 520 nm) is suitable (367 hp, 520 nm), but at the same time as in AMG version, tools and finalized suspension elements. This car, though more slowly, but at the same time enough gaze.
Happiness is when it is possible to pass the S-shaped bundle without additional speed limitations and oncoming trucks. Turns "coupe" prescribes diligently, especially in Sport + mode. In it, the clearance decreases by 25 mm, the shock absorbers are stone, active stabilizers are clamped, preventing the rolls, and the Torque vectoring system will slow down internal rear wheel, Printing the car. The newest 9-speed "automatic" with tangible points considers transmission. Drain tires (325 mm rear and 285 mm in front) cling to a dead grip for dry asphalt.
Electronics, however, is always on worse. In gentle rotations, she can grunt himself, guided by markup. In the shower, hitting a deep puddle, the rear axle "coupe" begins to swim, but the stabilization system interferes gently and confidently. In the meantime, the wiper supplied to the "automatic" go crazy. With a truly German perfectionism, they are trying to cope with the pouring glass with water, working with wild speed, slow down in despair and make them again.
Shone - hardly the most extreme test of the car during the test. Find a bumpy carpentry or broken asphalt in Germany - the task is impossible. In Austria, the road is slightly worse, but they are far from Russian realities. Perhaps in Russia, sports regimes with 22-inch wheels will be not so comfortable. But this is not a misfortune: in the "individual" mode, the character of Coupe can be collected at its discretion: relax the steering wheel, translate the suspension to the "Comfort", leaving the motorcycle and transmission sports settings. Moreover, the AMG version allows you to press the stiffness of the shock absorbers by pressing a separate button.
The usual without the AMG GLE Coupe 350D console can also be the "Sport" mode of him only one, and it corresponds to the "comfortable" at AMG 63 S. Active Active Curve System stabilizers are installed on GLE Coupe only in AMG versions, but angular rigidity The suspension is quite high and rolls are small.
GLE Coupe any version is aggressive than GLE. This is a steel beast created for rivalry with the same BMW X6 beast. BMW Mercedesovskaya "coupe" with sharp lines and cold technicalism opposes smooth lines and a calm luxury. "X-sixth" dominates in a diesel segment - it is more diverse, faster and more economical. The creators of GLE Coupe focused, first of all, on gasoline versions for the most part with an AMG signboard. BMW X6 is offered only with the rear pneumatic suspension, and for GLE Coupe it is impossible to order a rear active differential.
On call BMW Concern Daimler answered straightforwardly, rough strength, blow to a blow, creating its own analogue x6. In Stuttgart, they decided not to use all their technical arsenal. For example, in the design of the junior crossover GLC, whose sales will begin immediately after GLE, applied much more light alloys, and also equipped with its newest multi-chamber pneumatic resistants, specially designed for Mercedesian SUVs and crossovers, and capable of ensuring comfort on different types Coatings. GLE Coupe is built on an upgraded platform debuting in 2011 M-Class (W166). Such a decision allowed the daimler concern without serious costs to create a completely new SUV and go to a niche of a five-door coupe-crossovers, in which one single car prevails for seven years.
Evgeny Bagdasarov
Photo: Mercedes-Benz
All photo session Course stability even at the speed "for two hundred" reinforced concrete. The steering wheel is flooded with serious weight and allows you to drive a car without the slightest voltage. A pneumatic chassis confidently smoothes the irregularities of the track, and the wind noise and tires do not bother at all. Is that in the "sports" mode of suspension crossover begins to track the micropograph of the roadbed. Therefore, I decided to use the "individual" mode of the Dynamic SELECT system, transferring the chassis to the "comfortable" mode, while leaving steering, Engine and gearbox in Sport.
On the winding road, GLE perfectly listens to the driver, smoothly, but immediately changing the direction of movement. Handling is very reliable, although not gambling, which is what Mercedes-Benz should be. In the "sports" mode of suspension of rolls a little less, but the behavior of the car practically does not change. But the smoothness of the progress even in Comfort I can not name - I can not call - the chassis is harsh, "recounts" the cracks of the asphalt, and in the drowning sewering hatches, the body snakesly shakes. However, in general, the smoothness of the move is good, and if you change the optional 20-inch wheels with low-profile rubber, in which the test copy was "wound", on the base 17-inch, the problem should disappear.
Replancing in the hybrid modification of GLE 500 E 4Matic. First thought: how quietly here! Of course, because the battery is charged, and gas engine It is silent even with quite intense acceleration. By the way, it is possible to recognize the moment of switching on only by the tachometer arrow that shifts from the zero mark. And only on turns close to the maximum, you can hear the V-shaped "bariton". Reactions to the press of the accelerator pedal instant. The electric motor eliminates the delays of the turbocharged gasoline engine, which is why the acceleration control is not inferior to the best atmospheric power units.
During the first 30 km of the track, fuel consumption ranged near 2 liters per 100 km. Then the charge decreased, and the gasoline engine began to work more often. As a result, after 70 km, the flow rate was 5.5 liters per 100 km. If we consider that this more than a 2-ton crossover accelerates to 100 km / h in 5.3 s, the indicator must be recognized as fantastic.
Use ... package!
Finally, the test organizers prepared an off-road route. I went there at an equipped Off-Road package of the turbo code GLE 350 D 4Matic, developing 258 hp Magnificent force aggregate! Silent and drag, it is great for any situations. And he at the off-road traction he has to fond, and it is very convenient to use it. All off-road modes are three. The first for light off-road, the second is for heavy. I chose a "tissue" selector, and you can safely go. But the third mode is applied only if the car sat on the belly. In this case, the suspension rises as much as possible "on the tiptoe", increasing ground clearance up to 285 mm. He did not need it, in most cases enough of the first regime.
But here in front of me the run of the track, followed by steep descent. The instructor commands turn on the second mode and set the speed of the system that helps when descent, 2 km / h. Additionally, I turn on the front chamber that allows you to see what is going on for the inflection. I will send a car in the right direction and ... let go of all the pedals. The main thing is not to slow down, and then the wheels can be blocked. Honestly, it was terrible, especially when the crossover rolled down the dirty juicy. But the auxiliary systems instantly recognized the situation and, selectively "Khrutye" brakes, slowly lowered the car through a cunning area.
The rest of the path did not give any problems. Actually, as expected. After that, call the Mercedes-Benz Gle crossover, I even somehow uncomfortable - with Off-Road, it becomes a real SUV. Well, for those who are not going to far away from roads common use, it is quite suitable and the version without this package, which also allows a lot. In general, restyling went model benefits. It remains only to get used to the new name. What time to me during this test drive never succeeded.
Technical characteristics of Mercedes-Benz GLE 250 D 4Matic
Gabarites, mm.
4819x1935x1796
Wheel base, mm
Diameter of reversal, m
Clearance, mm.
The volume of the trunk, l
Curb weight, kg
engine's type
L4 turbodiesel
Working volume, cube. cm
Max. Power, hp / rpm
Max. Moment, nm
Transmission
9-band automatic
Max. Speed, km / h
Acceleration time 0-100 km / h, with
Fuel consumption (medium), l / 100 km
Volume of tank, l
Author Dmitry Zaitsev, browser magazine "Autopanoram" Edition Autopanorama # 8 2015. Photo photos of the manufacturer
A year ago German car concern Mercedes presented at the New York Motor Show Crossover Mercedes-Benz Gle 2016-2017 model year. If you figure out, the model changes another instance of the M-class, debuting in 2011. That is, this replacement is a complete update of generation M-Class, which clearly indicate the dimensions of the crossover: they completely repeat the precursor performance.
From one word Mercedes and delves the premium class. Therefore B. this case In the order of things to observe an interesting appearance with a bright and expressive character, the powerful body of the car, the stylish interior, solid package and wealth of the technical decoration.
It is very important here to clarify the value of each letter in the abbreviation. The first two - G and L are a reference to the legendary Gelendanthane and, accordingly, the G-class. And the last letter E is the actual class to which this model owns.
So the essence Mercedes Benz. GLE in the transformation of the entire M-class, a certain restyling of a whole line. Changes resulting from the result looks worthy, bright and expressive.
Having loved over in the last couple of decades to the Russian buyer, updated crossover It will be quite interesting in Russia, where the German autoconecern could not imagine him. Extremely exhaustive visual materials were provided, which will allow to evaluate all sides of the elite parquet.
Appearance Mercedes-Benz Gle 2016-2017
The forms of the new generation car are very sophisticated, and the appearance is expressive.
There are many hints ahead of GLE Coupe. Reminds new model And the solid hood with the ribs, neatly documented vertically, and some other details. The radiator fake perfectly fits into the entire front ensemble due to its exquisite forms and two chrome jumpers. The well-known emblem of the manufacturer in the form of a three-beam star is modestly bangible in the center. Stylishly and originally the front bumper, decorated with a chrome-plated element, plus fog lights Looks very outstanding. The head optics, as if diverging on the sides, highlights the already noticeable charisma of a new German crossover.
A little muscular car looks on the side, mainly due to the slightly bloated wheeled arches and fire on the doors of an interesting form. By the way, the buyer can choose from the design provided by the wide range wheel disks. Large glass, solid rearview mirrors, perfectly smooth roof with rails - Mercedes has tried to make a practically full-fledged SUV.
In the back, we see a completely new bumper, modified nozzles for exhaust system and headlights with LEDs. The filling of the basic headlights Bi-xenon, and daylight lights are filled with LEDs.
What about the wheels, so Mercedes is ready to offer customers to choose from 20 or 21-inch rubber in combination with fascinating gaze wheels of the same diameter.
Car dimensions
The dimensions of the German crossover were not subject to change, so at the moment the former dimensions of the popular model are relevant:
As for clearance, the conversation will be a little stuffed. The manufacturer provided two suspension options: Spring and pneumatic. For an option with springs, the road clearance will be 19.1 or 20.2 cm, but air suspension It provides for the adjustment of the clearance from 18 cm to 25.5 cm, which is very good.
Mercedes Salon Gla 2016 Model Year
Internal metamorphoses are more like a cosmetic transformation. By the way, there are elements surpassed past options. First, a multifunctional device came to replace a fairly simple roll, a little deepened at the bottom - a kind of tribute to sports fashion. Secondly, the central tunnel was replenished with a touchpad and selector, thus the separator of the driver's and passenger site became more modern. And thirdly, a multimedia system can be installed on the central console, which, depending on the configuration, will be topped with 7 or 8-inch color touchscreen display.
Designers perfectly issued an interior decoration: here and carbon, and aluminum, and wooden inserts - everything looks very stylish, sound and expensive. To be honest, the interior can be rigorous, but at the same time and shik. In proof of this, leather armchairs from an expensive material, they also laid the doors and anterior panel. Clients provided a choice of several and color variations of the cabin, and for comfort, you can install the background LED backlight.
As can be seen from the result, there is no limit perfection. What has already seemed the grace and style limit, the world-class team brought to a higher level. Modernization of the cabin showed that true specialists took part in the work.
Completion of German novelties
The basic set of options is already quite extensive. Useful and attractive Mercedes-Benz Gle equipment is represented by the following features:
- preventive security system;
- fuel economy system start-stop;
- system of countering the lateral gusts of the wind;
- automatic braking system at the risk of collision;
- motion mode selection system;
- climate control into two zones;
- multimedia complex with a 7-inch color touch screen;
- audio system for 20 disks;
- 20-inch light alloy wheels.
Options for the Parketnik can be expanded at the request of the buyer. Assortment of additional features more than wide:
- driver assistance system;
- automatic braking system;
- automatic infringement system;
- automatic launch of start-stop;
- assistant when driving in traffic;
- an assistant holding the car in the desired band and preventing out the way out of its limits;
- monitoring blind zones;
- parktronic;
- system of intelligent headlight using LEDs;
- panoramic camera;
- front armchairs heated and ventilation, as well as electrically adjusting settings;
- the possibility of opening the trunk of the wave legs under the rear bumper;
- advanced multimedia system Command Online;
- 8-inch touch screen;
- premium acoustics;
- four-zone climate control;
- light alloy wheels for 21 inches, etc.
Price CrossoverMercedes-Benz.Gle.
The official news about the price of the novelty has not yet been done, but you can compare the cost of a similar precursor. Thus, Mercedes M-grade in the primary version stands at a mark of 2,900 thousand rubles., Diesel fellow - 2,990 thousand rubles, and top equipment approached 3,900 thousand rubles.
Specifications
Here the most interesting will, perhaps, increase power and economy power aggregates. Better, of course, consider every instance separately.
Family of gasoline engines
- Opens this ruler to 6 cylinders with a capacity of 3 liters. It has a bi-turbo system installed, providing power in 333 hp. And torque is 480 nm.
- The next gasoline fellow gives 435 hp and 700 nm of torque at a volume of 4.7 liters and the same bi-turbo system.
There are two more modifications of engines arranged on the AMG system, with an index of power 557 and 585 hp.
Engines working on diesel fuel
- The basic version here is the engine at 2.1 liters with a capacity of 204 hp With turbocharged, torque of such an installation is 480 nm. Complete with him automatic box Switching gear by 9 speeds. Average flow Fuel when moving mixed mode is 5.4 liters.
- The top engine has a volume of 3 liters, turbines and 6 cylinders. He gives force, equivalent to 258 horses, with a torque of 620 nm - a serious indicator. The gearbox is the same - a nine-step machine.
Separately stands out hybrid engine. This is a combination of a six-cylinder motor with a volume of 3l and a capacity of 333 hp and electric unit issuing116 hp That is, in general, it turns out that under the hood there are 442 horses and 650 nm of torque. The electric motor is associated with advanced 7G-Tronic Plus. Such a tandem consumes 3.3 l for 100 km of way. With the electric motor included, the machine is capable of driving 30 km without a break, squeezing a maximum of 130 km / h.
The built-in selector provides the driver the ability to select a ride mode. Their four options are presented: Hybrid, E-Save, Charge, E-Mode. That is, you can use both each of the engines separately and both in the aggregate.
After familiarization with the technical indicators of the German crossover, quite optimistic mood remains. Pretty weak diesel motor in 204 hp It is capable of working very dynamically, even with a large trailer behind. In addition, fuel consumption will be on a low mark, and this criterion is now for many one of the most important.
The highest indicator of economy holds, undoubtedly, a hybrid engine. True, the expediency of its use in Russia is in question. Although it is very convenient to charge from a simple home outlet. Unfortunately, in our country a gas station network for hybrid cars is not developed, but in other countries, Mercedes-Benz Gle will gain its circle of buyers.
Video Test Drive Mercedes-Benz Gle 2016-2017
final grade
The new Mercedes Gla 2016 is really impressive: his appearance significantly transformed, the level of teaching increased, the harmony of the salon device began to correspond to his quality. In addition, there are auxiliary systems here, in every way facilitating and helping the driver safely controlled by car. In addition to all, the variety of rich packages amazing the imagination.
Of technical characteristics It can be concluded that the weak motor looks on the road at no worse than the top engine with impressive data. In general, we can say that the range is able to please anyone, even the most picky buyer, driver, thirsty of speed and power, and even an economical motorist.
Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class 2018 continues a series of premium-class crossovers with a famous 3-end star on the nose. It is based on the E-class platform, but not the current E-class presented for 2017. The appearance of a completely new generation is expected over the next year or two. Meanwhile, the 5-seater GLE is still smooth and chic Mercedes-Benz SUV, which can be the perfect option for many drivers.
There is also a coupe version (four doors, a scope roof), which is considered separately. To distinguish them, Mercedes-Benz calls this version of GLE SUV.
What's new in 2018?
Power AMG GLE 43 rose from last year's 362 horse power up to 385 liters. from. And there are some additional finishing options for GLE 63/63 S.
What do you like
A wide selection of transmission, smooth, quiet driving, a pretty view.
What do not like
The interior shows its age, inferior to some competitors in the possibilities.
How much is?
53,195-110,695 $
Fuel consumption
GLE offers an impressive multiple transmission - from the main level of GLE 350 to a highly efficient AMG GLE 63 S.
GLE 350 has a 3.5-liter V6, which develops 302 liters. from. and 370 nm of torque. This is combined with automatic transmission with 7 speeds. After installation rear drive By default, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) evaluates fuel consumption at 7.6 km / l in the city, 9.7 km / l on the highway and 8.5 km / l during combined driving. If you add an additional 4Matic all-wheel drive system, these numbers will be 7.6 / 9.3 / 8, respectively.
The GLE 43 AMG model has a 3.0-liter V6 with a paired turbine engine generating 385 liters. from. and 520 nm of torque. Four-wheel drive Standard and auto transmissions 9 speeds. EPA sets fuel consumption at 7.2 km / l in the city / 9.7 on the highway / 8 combined.
GLE 550E 4MATIC The hybrid is also equipped with a paired turbine 3.0-liter V6 to which joins electrical engineTo create a total of 436 liters. from. and 649 nm. Automatic transmission with 7 speeds sends this energy to all four wheels. Without the power of the lithium-ion battery, fuel consumption - 8.5 km / l in the city / 9.7 on the highway / 8.9 combined. Adding a 18-mile blessing range, equivalent calculations can be raised to 16.5 in the city / 21.2 Highway / 18.2 Combined MPGE.
GLE 63 AMG operates at 5.5-liter V8 with a paired turbine engine that gives 550 liters. from. and 699 nm of torque or 577 liters. from. and 760 nm in the version of GLE 63 S. Four-wheel drive is still standard in both models, and they use automatic transmission with 7 speeds. In any model fuel consumption 5.9 city / 7.6 highway / 6.3 combined.
Standard features and options
Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class SUV 2018 is still completed depending on the transmission.
GLE 350 ($ 53,195) there are 19-inch alloy wheels, double zone automatic climate control, button start, remote start, LED headlights with DRL system, rear view camera, wipers with automatic rain recognition, front seats heated, synthetic leather upholstery (much better than it sounds), driver seat settings settings, wheel wrapped Automatic backdoor The body, the roof trunk, automatically darkening rearview mirror and the driver's side mirror, the 8-inch central screen with your own entertainment and information system COMAND MERCEDES-BENZ, Bluetooth and audio communication, 4G Wi-Fi LTE, audio installation with 8 speakers, HD Radio, USB port, softening acceleration-collision, side airbags, Crosswind Assist and track fatigue tracking.
Options are often associated with each other. Package "Premium 1" offers input / ignition without key, navigation, satellite radio, Apple CARPLAY / Android smartphone integration, updated HARMAN KARDON audio, outlet for 115 volts, monitoring of blind zones and a strip movement system.
Premium 2 is based on "Premium 1" with LED lighting inside and outside, active distant light, heating / cooling holders for cups, rear hatch and sunscreen curtains for the rear side windows.
Premium 3 includes all advanced security equipment, such as adaptive cruise control, pedestrian detection, 360 degree chamber system and parking helper.
GLE 550E 4Matic ($ 67.695) has a package "Premium 1" as standard, along with leather upholstery and 19-inch alloy wheels.
Mercedes-AMG GLE 43 ($ 68,745) is an adaptive pneumatic suspension, 20-inch alloy wheels, sports exhaust and a roof with a window.
Highly efficient Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 ($ 103,545 per regular model, 110,695 $ per S) adds front and rear sensors Parking, Adaptive LED Front Headlights, Automatic far light, camera system for 360 degrees, automatic parallel parking, improved leather upholstery and aluminum speed switches on the steering wheel and pedals.
Many features, standard for higher models are available as options for lower. Other options include panoramic roof With window, three-zone automatic climate control, heated rear armchairs, heated steering wheel, rear armchair, Bang & Olufsen beoSound audio system and massage front seats.
The cargo space is 1.07 cubic meters behind the rear armchairs and 2.26 cubic meters when they are folded. The same applies to the hybrid.
Safety
GLE has standard anti-lock brake system, warning alarm system of anterior collision, side airbags, driver knee airbag, driving and stability control, Crosswind Assist and track fatigue tracking. Options include a 360 degree chamber system, adaptive cruise control with automatic braking, monitoring of blind zones and a system assistance system in the strip.
Despite the fact that GLE has not yet passed the crash test in national traffic safety management (NHTSA), actually identical M-class earned a total ranking of five stars, and the GLE must achieve a similar level.
Behind the wheel
The positive side of the relaxed control of GLE 350 and less exciting performance is a smooth, quiet trip with a cozy suspension and a traditional sense of luxury. However, the Kruz Roll is more obvious than I would like even for a relaxed SUV.
