Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV: 5 key features

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: Luxury car brand Mercedes-Benz has launched the GLE SUV in India.

The GLE will be available in two variants -- 250d with a 2,143 cc diesel engine priced at Rs 58.90 lakh, and 350d which is powered by 2,987cc diesel engine priced at Rs 69.90 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi).

Here are the five key features of the vehicle.

Exterior Design: Key exterior design elements comprise an upright radiator trim with centrally positioned Mercedes star and two sculpted louvres. There is an accentuated front bumper with diamond grille and typical SUV chrome-look underguard, bonnet with powerdomes and LED daytime running lamps integrated in all new full LED headlamps. The rear design is accentuated by an exhaust system with tailpipe trim elements, two-piece tail lights with all lighting functions in LED, including brake lights and reversing lights in LED.

Interior Design: The GLE features a sporty 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel and the instrument cluster features newly designed pointers and dials for an enhanced sporty look. The seats are designed for a comfort ride.

9G-TRONIC Transmission: The GLE’s gear changes are handled by the 9G-TRONIC developed in-house by Mercedes-Benz. It is the world's first 9-speed automatic transmission in the luxury segment that can be used in conjunction with longitudinally mounted engines. 9G-TRONIC features automatic transmission with nine forward gears and one reverse gear. It ensures comfortable, fuelefficient driving at low engine speeds. There can also be multiple downshifts for fast sprints if required. The 9G-TRONIC also weighs lesser despite two additional gears.

Performance: The 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine of the GLE 350 d with a displacement of 2987 cc produces 190 kW (258 hp) of power and a maximum torque of 620 Nm. The 2143 cc Inline 4-cylinder diesel engine of the GLE 250 d produces 150 kW (204 hp) of power and a torque of 500 Nm.

Infotainment: The infotainment system of the GLE offers COMAND Online with New Generation Telematics and features Mercedes-Benz Apps. Navigation, telephone, audio, video, internet, Wi-Fi hotspot – with the COMAND Online controler and display system enables the driver to keep these and many other functions in view and under control. Information is shown in high-resolution
and in colour on the large 20.3 cm (8-inch) Media Display.