It starts from where the outgoing Mercedes-Benz M-Class left off, the GLE-Class is simply a monstrous 4×4 and stands up against the luxury off-roads like the Q7, X5 and the Range Rover Sport. All these models offer best of the best technologies but GLE-Class simply out class them in every aspect from power to outlook and performance to economy. It’s the first ever SUV offered by Mercedes-Benz with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. What other options it offers?
The Mercedes lovers can select from four monsters to enjoy the ride, but Mercedes doesn’t forget its roots, the conventional four-cylinder and six cylinder diesel engines are also the part of new engine fleet. However, a powerful V8 petrol plug-in hybrid is also an option.
Mercedes GLE
A combination of 436bhp with carbon emissions of only 78g/km looks like a bolt out of blue. This part petrol part electric GLE 500 e 4MATIC can be recharged at any charging station, it can be charged by using the conventional wall box charger as well. A fuel economy of 87mpg on proper and 19 miles on electric only has been promised by this model. It can vary according to the speed and terrain type.
Mercedes-Benz GLE 2016 enigne
Two diesel engines offer, 201bhp from four cylinders and emits 140g/km of carbon emissions and 254bhp with 169g/km. Fuel economy of these engines is tested at 53mpg and 45mpg respectively. Both paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
This super-efficient Mercedes-Benz GLE mixes the high performance with low running costs when it comes with new technology for propulsion systems mated with one of the V6 engines.
