Mercedes-Benz's large SUV (V167), sold in the UK with all-wheel drive as six-cylinder diesel mild hybrids and a six-cylinder petrol plug-in hybrid, suited to families who want a big, comfortable SUV that tows.
Body
SUV
Powertrain
Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Power
282–429 bhp
Range
62 mi
Boot
630 l
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree the GLE is comfortable and refined, with a smart interior, generous second-row space and plug-in hybrids with a long electric range. The common criticisms are a cramped optional third row, a boot smaller than some rivals', high prices and running costs, and a drive that What Car? and Autocar found less sharp than rivals such as the BMW X5.
GLE 450 e WLTP electric range 62 miles; equivalent all-electric range 64 miles
Charging
GLE 450 e: 25.72 kWh usable battery; 11 kW AC (0–100% in 2.75 hours); DC up to 60 kW (10–80% in 29 minutes)
Efficiency
WLTP combined: 37.7 mpg (diesels); 88.3 mpg and 21.6 kWh/100 km (GLE 450 e)
CO2 emissions
197 g/km (diesels); 73 g/km weighted (GLE 450 e)
Practicality
Body
SUV
Seats
5
Boot
630 litres
Length
4,923 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Weight
From 2,479 kg
Boot
630 litres (diesels); 485 litres (GLE 450 e)
Towing
2,700 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked
Size
4,923 mm long, 2,010 mm wide without mirrors (2,164 mm with), 1,796 mm high (1,793 mm GLE 450 e); 12.02 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,479 kg (GLE 350 d) to 2,784 kg (GLE 450 e); 85-litre fuel tank (65 litres GLE 450 e)
Pros and cons
Pros
+Tows up to 2,700 kg braked, including the plug-in hybrid
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