Mercedes brought the all-new GLE Coupe to the
Frankfurt Motor Show for its official debut, alongside the EQS electric luxury
sedan concept. Compared to the standard GLE, the Coupe features not only the
love-or-hate lower roofline and restyled rear end, but also a 60mm shorter
wheelbase, making it more agile and claiming to offer sportier handling.
However, when compared to its predecessor, the new
GLE Coupe is bigger in every metric that counts, including the wheelbase, in
order to offer more space for its occupants. The rest of the cabin is standard
GLE fair, meaning a modern cockpit with a dual-screen setup and the company’s
MBUX infotainment system.
Under the bonnet of the new Mercedes AMG GLE 53
Coupe sits AMG’s mild-hybrid powertrain, which combines a turbocharged
3.0-liter inline-six with an EQ Boost starter-alternator, which can provide an
extra 21 HP and 250 Nm of torque momentarily. Their combined output
is 429 HP and 521 Nm of torque.
The six-cylinder engine employs one classic
turbocharger and one electric compressor that essentially chucks air inside the
engine at high pressure from the get-go in collaboration with the EQ Boost
electric motor, effectively eliminating turbo lag. A nine-speed automatic
transmission sends power to all four wheels and 0-100 km/h is a matter
of 5.3 seconds, while top speed is limited to 250 km/h.
The new Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe comes fitted with
the AMG Ride Control+ air suspension as standard, ensuring sportier handling
and improved comfort. There are seven drive modes, five for the tarmac
(Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and Individual), and two especially tailored
to off-road driving (Trail and Sand).
