Mercedes GLEDataSheetPrice £55,385-£64,255
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full specifications,prices and much more...http://www.carbuyer.co.ukLeave yourreview atMERCEDESwas one of the first premiumcarmaker stomoveinto
the SUVbusiness wi th the ML in thelate 1990s.Today,it’s called
the GLE, andfacescompetition fromawide rangeofbrands.
Thereare three dieselsand one petrol engineto choose from, and
even the GLE 300dmanag es 0-62mph in 7.2 secondsthankstoa
242bhp 2.0-litrediesel .The twosix-cylinder dieselsare fasterstill,but
will be enjoyedfor theirextrasmoothness asmuchastheir performance.
The GLEis bettersuited to lifeonthe motorwaythanontwisty back
roads.Every six-cylinder modelhas air suspension, whichabsorbs
bumpswith easedespitethe large20-inchwheelsfittedas standard.
Its strength as arelaxedcruisergels well wi th the GLE’s beautifully
buil tinterior.Itbenefits fromMerc edes’latest MBUX infotainment
system, while interiorcomfor timpressestoo,with loads of space
forthose in the front tworows of seats. The thirdrow –standard
on al lsix-cylinder models–brings additional flexibility.
No GLEis shortonkit, as allcarscome instandardAMG Linespec,
butit’s expensive.Mercedesfanswillloveit, and anybody whowants
aluxuriousand comfor tabl eSUV thatcanseatseven whenyouneed
it to wouldbe wisetogiveitalook. However, the GLE doesn’t quite
do enoughforustorecommend itover the morestylishVolvoXC90.“The Mercedes GLE is one of
the classiestSUV buys, but it’s
not the bestall-rounder”Prestigious image, beautiful
interior,seatingforsevenExpensiveto run, rivals better
to drive, not the bestvalueEngines:3.0petrol,2.0&3.0 diesel
Trim levels:AMGLine
Economy:33-39mpg
Road tax:£455-£465
0-62:5.7-7. 2s Euro NCAP:★★★★★★★★★★Carbuyerrating★★★★★★ ★3.7/ 5Ourpick
GLE 300d
AMGLine 7st
£57, 380