2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE Performance

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE is available as a midsize SUV or coupe (fastback-style SUV) and offers the rugged performance you’d expect from a family vehicle, as well as luxury befitting the brand. From its powerful base engine to its intelligent features like 4MATIC®, the new GLE is a fit companion for West Bloomfield roads and beyond. Learn more about the Mercedes-Benz GLE performance below!

Mercedes-Benz GLE Engine & Fuel Economy

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE comes equipped with a 3.5L V6 twin-turbocharged engine that produces 329 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a 9G-TRONIC® automatic transmission with an electronic selector and shift paddles, allowing to change gears on the fly as you cruise through West Bloomfield. The GLE 400 4MATIC® is the most fuel-efficient in the lineup, earning an EPA-estimated 17 mpg city/23 mpg highway rating.

Mercedes-Benz GLE Performance Features

The engine doesn’t get all the credit — the GLE offers a series of intelligent performance features to make your journeys around Southfield memorable. Here are a few highlights:

• DYNAMIC® SELECT®: Alternate between Comfort, Sport, Slippery, Off-Road, and Individual modes to change the performance profile of the GLE.
• 4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive: 4MATIC® is always operating and uses systems like 4-wheel Electronic Traction System to allocate torque to the wheels that need it most on rugged driving conditions.
• Selective Damping Suspension: This system adjusts its individual shock absorbers to suit the road’s surface and your driving style, resulting in comfort- or sport-oriented feedback.
• Optional Trailer Hitch: Equipping your GLE with this optional trailer hitch gives it the muscle to tow up to 7,200 pounds.

Mercedes-AMG® GLE Models

The GLE SUV and GLE Coupe are also available in AMG® configurations. Depending on the model you choose, horsepower ranges from 385 hp to 577 hp. Additionally, you can expect features like the following:

• AMG® Performance 4MATIC® all-wheel drive
• AMG®-enhanced 9G-TRONIC® transmission
• AMG® DYNAMIC SELECT®
• AMG® Sport Exhaust System
• AMG® Sport Suspension based on AIRMATIC®

Test Drive the New GLE at Mercedes-Benz of Bloomfield Hills!

Are you ready to see what the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE can do? Contact Mercedes-Benz of Bloomfield Hills to schedule a test drive near Birmingham and to learn more about the Mercedes-Benz GLE performance, interior, and more. We can also answer any questions you may have about how the GLE compares to competitors like the Audi Q7. Don’t forget to ask about our new vehicle specials while you’re here!