Mercedes or “Merc”, holds a special kind of place in the hearts of Indians. They have a unique style that the competition is just not able to decipher
How it all started…
Believe it or not, almost all the automobile industry owes its innovation in some way or other to the world wars. These companies were heavily involved in the research and development of aircraft engines, tanks, and armoured vehicles; while they may have started from scratch, the need and the pressure of the war forced these companies to either deliver or be left behind. The companies which did were able to raise the quality of their engineering to extreme levels and generated a never foreseen before pedigree that holds true even to this day.
For example, due to the war, all the German automobile manufacturing giants have the required mastery and refinement required for war vehicles and aircrafts, which later percolated in their automobile tech and craftsmanship.
This gives companies like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, an unmatched pedigree in their fields which sadly the rest of the world is still playing catch up with.
The brand continuously focuses on innovation and perfection at the same time. They don’t compromise on anything, which is reflected by their offerings all over. The Mercedes-Benz’s new GLE is an exquisite piece of vehicle. The looks have been refined to reflect the business class perfectly, dynamic yet subtle.
The GLE is mated with the powerful 2.0 litre, BS VI, 4-cylinder engine, which puts out an impressive 245 Bhp and 500 Nm torque. All this is nicely packaged with 9-speed automatic gearbox. Mercedes also offers an option of straight 6-cylinder, 3.0 litre variant in the GLE 400d
Overall, the GLE badging, comprised of GLE 300d, GLE 400d, GLE 450d, have sole nearly 13000 unites since their debut in 2007
GLE-300d 4MATIC-LWB CC – 1950 HP-245 NM-500 0-100 -7.2s |
GLE-450 4MATIC - LWB CC– 2999 HP - 367 NM - 500 0-100 - 5.7s |
GLE-400d 4MATIC -(VTD) - LWB CC- 2925 HP – 330 NM – 700 0-100 - 5.7s |
9G-TRONIC Automatic Transmission |
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Old Dimensions – L- 4924/W- 2157/H-1772/WB-2995 |
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New Dimentions – L- 4819/W- 1796 /H-1935/WB- 2915 |
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1. LED HL & TL New design 2. 19" Alloy 3. Chrome Pack & Aluminum Running Board 4. Dynamic Select – Eco/Comfort/Off-Road 5. Expression Interior Pack 6. THERMATIC 4 Zone ACX NTG 6, 12.3x2 - Screens 7. Wireless Charging, Pre Installation RSES 8. 64 Ambient 9. Electric Sun Blinds Rear Door 10. Active Park Assist – 180 Cam 11. Blind Spot Assist 12. Active Brake Assist 13. 7 Airbags |
1. MULTIBEAM – Integrated Headlamp Control Plus 2. AIRMATIC ADS+ 3. 20" Alloy 4. 360 Cam 5. MBUX – Contactless Gesture Control 6. Memory Pack Front Seat 7. Electric Adjustable Rear Seats – Reclining & Sliding 8. Anthracite Open Pore Oak Wood Trim |
1. MULTIBEAM – Integrated Headlamp Control Plus 2. AIRMATIC ADS+ 3. 20" Alloy 4. 360 Cam 5. MBUX – Contactless Gesture Control 6. Memory Pack Front Seat 7. Electric Adjustable Rear Seats – Reclining & Sliding 8. Anthracite Open Pore Oak Wood Trim Available 9. Electric Sunroof |
The Exclusive variant is only available in GLE 300d
The Elite variant is available with GLE 400d and GLE 450
The GLE can mesmerize the observer with its recent changes. Visiting the showroom is recommended before zeroing on any decision.
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