GLE 500 4MATIC: New premium Merc SUV Merc GLE 500 4MATIC
Merc GLE 500 4MATIC

Merc GLE 500 4MATIC

Tinashe Makichi : Motoring

Dynamism, assertiveness and the art of letting go. Individuals that are able to combine these capabilities exude a special calm, appreciate their achievements and know how to enjoy every moment intensely. This is the experience that people will enjoy in the new premium SUV from Mercedes-Benz, the new GLE 500 4MATIC.This SUV has electrifying power. It combines a powerful 3.0-litre V6 combustion engine and an electric motor with an externally chargeable lithium-ion high-voltage battery.

The V6 unit develops 245 kW (333 hp), has a maximum torque of 480 Nm and achieves a top speed of 245 km/h.

Together with the electric motor’s 85 kW (116 hp) and 340 Nm of torque, combined fuel consumption is 3,3–3,7 litre per 100 km. Thanks to Intelligent Hybrid – the highly efficient, anticipatory operating strategy.

Every braking phase provides an energy boost, while the combustion engine is deactivated during overrun phases.

Functions such as the optional radar-based recuperation and the four operating modes ensure impressive energy performance.

When powered solely by the electric motor, the vehicle has a range of up to 30 km and a top speed of 130 km/h – with zero local emissions.

Intervening where necessary, holding back where possible, this poise and assurance is part of the optional driving assistance package plus.

It combines safety and assistance systems that take the strain off the driver, reduce accident risks and improve protection of the occupants and other road users.

Brake assist bas plus with cross-traffic assist and pre-safe brake can reduce the risk of accidents at junctions, rear-end collisions and collisions with pedestrians, particularly in urban traffic.

Active lane keeping assist and active blind spot assist provide support when the vehicle unintentionally leaves its lane or if there is a risk of a collision with other vehicles when changing lanes.

One-sided braking intervention can help return the vehicle to its lane and prevent an accident.

Pre-safe plus extends the functions of the pre-safe occupant protection system with specific measures when a rear-end collision threatens.

Distronic plus with steering assist and stop and go pilot helps the driver to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front and stay in the centre of the lane.

The best as standard. The roof rails, the beltline trim strip and the load sill guard feature a chrome look.

The vehicle’s thermatic automatic climate control ensures an ideal interior climate when on the move, while crosswind assist enhances safety.

Its optional exclusive interior includes comfort seats in leather with an exclusive seat upholstery layout and a premium

Dashboard in ARTICO man-made leather. It has absolute dynamism even when at a standstill.

Both on the outside, with specific AMG front and rear apron, AMG side sill panels in the body colour and AMG 5-spoke light-alloy wheels painted titanium grey with a high-sheen finish.

And in the likewise optional AMG Line interior where sports seats in ARTICO man-made leather with contrasting topstitching, the easy-grip 3-spoke multifunction sports steering wheel and the sports pedals underscore the sporty character.

Illustration shows optional 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels, Code 65R. Sporty and expressive, based on the AMG body styling, the optional night package adds further emphasis with high-gloss black elements such as the louvre in the radiator trim, the exterior mirrors and the simulated front and rear under guards.

The roof rails and the beltline trim strips are kept in black beguiling the AMG 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels.

Its dark-tinted glass provides a degree of privacy from the rear doors onwards.

There is also embodiment of passion for high performance, with hallmark AMG features such as the front and rear apron, painted side skirts and flared wheel arches.

The AMG has multi-spoke light-alloy wheels painted titanium grey with a high-sheen finish.

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