Mercedes-Benz GLE Facelift Launched At Rs.96.4 Lakh
Mercedes-Benz has launched the GLE facelift at Rs 96.4 lakh. The SUV is available with a choice of two diesel engines and a single petrol engine. The model was the German brand’s second best-seller in the financial year 2023, marginally behind the GLS. The facelifted GLE LWB is available in three trims, a 2.0-litre diesel Professional Line, a 3.0-litre diesel AMG Line, and a 3.0-litre petrol AMG Line.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 300 d 4MATIC and the GLE 450 4MATIC will be available upon launch, while deliveries for the more expensive GLE 450 d will begin in January 2024. Mercedes-Benz India is also taking this opportunity to launch the all-new C 43 AMG.
Mercedes-Benz GLE Facelift Exterior
The Mercedes-Benz GLE facelift was globally unveiled earlier this year. All SUV trims get a redesigned headlight and tail-light design, with a single chrome strip running horizontally across the center of the grille for the AMG Line and a double strip on the Professional Line. The AMG line trim gets exterior features to set it apart from the Professional Line.
Mercedes-Benz GLE Facelift Interior
On the inside, the facelifted GLE gets refreshed interiors that include elements borrowed from the S-Class, like the multi-function steering wheel with haptic feedback buttons. The AC vents get a chrome surround, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, and a 12.3-inch digital driver display. A few comfort features that deserve special mention are a 13-speaker Burmester surround sound system, wireless charging and USB Type C ports, a 360-deg camera, and Mercedes' 'Transparent Bonnet' function. The top-spec GLE 450 and 450d also get air suspension.
Mercedes-Benz GLE Engine Specs
All the powertrains available with the GLE LWB facelift are paired with a 9-speed automatic gearbox that sends power to all four wheels via Mercedes’ 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system. All three engines also have a mild-hybrid 48V integrated starter-generator (ISG), adding an additional 20hp and 200Nm to their peak outputs.
The GLE 300d gets a 2.0-litre diesel engine, which is a four-cylinder unit that produces 269hp and 550Nm of torque, and propels this SUV to the ton mark in 6.9 seconds. The GLE 450d utilises a six-cylinder diesel engine that produces 367hp and 750Nm, helping this behemoth perform the 0-100kph sprint in 5.6 seconds.
The petrol-powered GLE 450 has 381hp and 500Nm from a six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, giving it the same 0-100kph time as the 450d, 5.6 seconds.
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