Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV Launched in India; Priced at Rs. 58.90 Lakh

Continuing its product blitzkrieg in India this year, Mercedes-Benz today launched the GLE SUV at Rs. 58.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Primarily a facelift of the M-Class, the new Mercedes-Benz SUV sports a new nomenclature - the GLE. Cosmetic changes include a new front fascia with a revised grille flanked by restyled head-lamps. The German carmaker has also updated the GLE SUV's rear - with new LED tail-lamps and a sportier exhaust system.

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Mr Roland Folger, MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said, "The GLE is a very special product for all of us at Mercedes-Benz. The M-Class which established the luxury SUV segment in 1997 has been one of the most successful models for Mercedes-Benz globally till date, with more than 1.6 million units sold. The GLE has all the attributes to be a worthy successor and continue the success story of the best-selling M-Class. With its sporty and serene appearance, clear and sensuous design idiom combined with typical attributes of a modern off-roader; the GLE will create new segment benchmark. We are launching yet another winning product for our discerning Indian customers, today."

Inside, the Mercedes-Benz GLE sports a larger media display partially integrated into the instrument panel, centre and outer air vents framed by silver shadow surrounds, and the centre console with the COMAND controller with the touchpad among several other features.

In terms of engine options, the SUV gets a choice of 2 diesel motors: 2.1-litre and 3.0-litre V6. The 2.1-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine puts out 201bhp along with 500Nm of peak torque, while the V6 promises 254bhp and a maximum torque of 620Nm. Furthermore, with the launch of the GLE, Mercedes has also introduced the 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission in India for the first time.

Mercedes-Benz GLE Specs:

a. 250d 4MATIC

- Displacement: 2143cc

- Power: 201bhp

- Torque: 500Nm

- 0-100Km/h: 8.6 seconds

- Top-Speed: 212Km/h

b. 350d 4MATIC

- Displacement: 2987cc

- Power: 254bhp

- Torque: 620Nm

- 0-100Km/h: 7.1 seconds

- Top-Speed: 225Km/h

Mercedes-Benz GLE Features:

- 6 airbags

- ESP with Curve Dynamic Assist, Brake Assistance System

- Memory Package for driver and front passenger

- THERMATIC automatic climate control

- Keyless-Go

- DYNAMIC SELECT: Offers 5 driving modes, namely, Comfort, Sport, Slippery, Individual, and Off-Road

- AIRMATIC Suspension

- COMAND Online with navigation, telephone, audio, video, and internet connectivity

- Wi-Fi hotspot

- 8-inch media display

Mercedes-Benz GLE Price (ex-showroom, Delhi):

a. 250d: Rs. 58.90 lakh

b. 350d: Rs. 69.90 lakh