Mercedes has
announced the UK pricing and range details of the all-new GLE, which is set to
arrive in Britain this upcoming spring. Customers wishing to be among the first
to own the new Mercedes SUV will have to choose between the GLE 300d and the
GLE 450 models, priced from £ 55,685 and from £ 62,300 respectively. The diesel-powered GLE 300d uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
with 241 hp and 500 Nm of torque.
Mercedes claims a
0-100 km/h time of 7.2 seconds and a top speed of 225 km/h,
while fuel economy is rated at a combined 46.3 mpg UK (6.1 l/100km) and CO2
emissions are 162g/km. The petrol-powered GLE 450 features a mild-hybrid
powertrain that combines a 3.0-liter six-cylinder petrol engine with EQ boost.
The result is an output of 362 hp and 500 Nm of torque.
Meanwhile, 0-100 km/h comes in 5.7 seconds, and flat out, the GLE 450
will hit 250 km/h. Fuel economy is rated at a combined 33.6mpg UK (8.4
l/100km) and the CO2 emissions are 191g/km.
The all-new GLE
will come with a seven-seat configuration, set to be offered as standard in the
GLE 450 model. Other standard features of the petrol version include an
Airmatic air suspension, electrically adjustable rear seats and an automatic
four-zone climate control system. All variants of the new Mercedes GLE also get
a set of 12.3-inch digital displays for the dashboard, the latest MBUX
infotainment system with the ‘Hey Mercedes’ voice activation, Nappa leather,
Blind Spot Assist, 20-inch AMG alloy wheels, anthracite open-poar oak wood trim
and more.
Customers will also
be offered a selection of option packages; the £ 1,995 Premium package
features Multibeam LEDs, wireless charging and a parking assistant with a
360-degree camera. The Premium Plus Package adds a Burmester surround audio
system, a cabin fragrance and filter system, keyless-go and a panoramic sunroof
for £ 4,295.
There’s also an
£ 1,695 Off-road package that can be added to the GLE 450, offering
additional off-road driving modes, downhill speed regulation and underbody
protection for the full length of the vehicle. Order books for the new 2019
Mercedes GLE have now opened in the UK.
