![]() Wide door openings and a cocoon-like vibe with 64 colors of ambient light give the GLE an otherworldly quality. Choosing the third-row option in the GLE means two more spots for passengers, though those seats are best reserved for children. The only noise you might notice is likely coming from the wheelwells as air circulates around the tires, and even so it's not intrusive. Inside the cabin, road noise is minimal, which bodes well for music aficionados who want to enjoy the available high-quality Burmester audio system. It would be even better if the massage function needed one simple button to activate it instead of having to dive into the infotainment system to get there. An available massage function is sublime, with choices like "hot stone massage" to improve the ride. The front and back seats in the AMG GLE 53 are supremely soft and well shaped. The SUV tackles twisty roads with aplomb while still keeping passengers from feeling jostled. We found that using the Sport or Sport+ throttle mode was the most enjoyable when paired with the Comfort suspension setting. Braking is similarly impressive, as the wide tires and large brakes slow the GLE down quickly and smoothly without so much as a tremble. The SUV makes beautiful sounds on the downshifts. Previously, the performance exhaust was not standard in the AMG GLE 53, and it's a must-have. Hold onto your hat, because the AMG GLE 63 S can go the same distance in 3.7 seconds and zooms up to 174 mph. Mercedes-Benz says it can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. The AMG GLE 53 we tested now has a larger turbo and updated software for 413 lb-ft of torque, compared to 384 lb-ft last year. As you might expect, the GLE drives and handles beautifully. While the 2024 GLE benefits from subtle aesthetic changes, like new front bumpers, updated LED running lights and fresh wheel designs, it's the upgraded performance that gets us excited. In theory, this means you'll be able to more quickly charge up your GLE at a DC station while you're out and about to make the most of its electric capability. Most other plug-in vehicles can't be DC fast-charged. Notably, Mercedes says the GLE 450e 4Matic can be charged at a public DC fast-charging station in addition to a 240-volt power source. As a rough guess, we'd expect it to be similar to the plug-in-hybrid version of BMW's X5, which can go 30 miles. As of our review's publication, Mercedes had yet to say how far the GLE 450e can drive on a single charge. As with all plug-ins, it can drive a certain distance on all-electric power before its engine fires up and drives more like a typical hybrid vehicle. The new GLE 450e 4Matic plug-in hybrid pairs a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with plug-in hybrid components to produce a combined 381 hp. And what about the new GLE plug-in hybrid? ![]() And at the top of the food chain, the AMG GLE 63 is set up with a sweet handcrafted 4.0-liter V8 making a thumping 603 hp. This is the same horsepower output as last year but Mercedes says it produces more torque and accelerates a bit quicker than before. The Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 is propelled by an enhanced 3.0-liter six-cylinder good for 429 hp. On top of these basic four engine combinations, the AMG performance variant trots out a parade of power. Just like an infomercial, the options seem to go on and on. Step up to the GLE 450 4Matic for a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine making 375 horses, and the GLE 580 4Matic is equipped with a stout 4.0-liter V8 for 510 hp.īut wait … there's more. Starting with the very same 255-horsepower 2.0-liter engine as the GLC, the base GLE 350 comes standard with all-wheel drive (Mercedes-Benz calls it 4Matic). Whew, there are a lot of flavors and toppings in a 2024 GLE sundae.
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