2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 de UK Version

• Prices start at £61,360 for GLE 350 de 4MATIC AMG Line plug-in hybrid

• Available with either five seats only (other models in the GLE range are available with seven seats)

• Three equipment levels to choose from, including AMG Line; AMG Line Premium; AMG Line Premium Plus

• The GLE 350 de diesel plug-in hybrid features a 2.0-litre engine that generates 194 hp and 700 Nm, with an additional 136 hp and 440 Nm available from the electric motor. It has a 31.2 kWh battery which allows an all-electric range of up to 66 miles

• It can deliver 403.6 mpg and emits 19 g/km

• The 7.4 kW on-board charger means the battery can be charged from 10 to 100 per cent in 3.25 hours at a domestic wallbox, or just over an hour using a 22 kW fast charger

• AMG Line models come as standard with MBUX multimedia system with ‘Hey Mercedes’ voice activation; 12.3-inch cockpit display and 12.3-inch touchscreen media display; Blind Spot Assist; 20-inch five-twin-spoke AMG alloy wheels; LED high performance headlights with Adaptive High Beam Assist; privacy glass; anthracite open-pore oak wood trim with Nappa leather upholstery; Mirror package including automatically-dimming driver’s exterior mirror and rear-view mirror, and puddle lamps; heated front seats; Parking package including Active Parking Assist; automatic two- zone climate control; and Traffic Sign Assist

• AMG Line Premium – £3,500 over AMG Line – includes Multibeam LED headlights; Memory package; Parking package with 360° camera; and MBUX augmented reality for navigation

• The range-topping AMG Line Premium Plus adds Keyless-Go Comfort package; panoramic glass sunroof; Air-Balance package; Driving Assistance package; Energizing package; and Burmester surround sound system

World premiere of the plug-in hybrid Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 de 4MATIC (weighted fuel consumption 1.1 l/100 km, weighted CO₂ emissions 29 g/km, weighted power consumption 25.4 kWh/100 km). The GLE impresses with its all-electric range: thanks to a battery with a capacity of 31.2 kWh, it is capable of over 100 kilometres (according to NEDC) with a corresponding driving style. It also has a top speed of up to 160 km/h under electric power. Its state-of-the-art four-cylinder diesel engine is also highly efficient. The GLC 300 e 4MATIC (weighted fuel consumption 2.5-2.2 l/100 km, weighted CO₂ emissions 57-51 g/km, weighted power consumption 17.8-16.5 kWh/100 km)² likewise uses the third-generation plug-in technology of Mercedes-Benz.

The considerably longer range of the GLE 350 de 4MATIC compared with other plug-in hybrids points the way to an even more rewarding e-driving experience. A special rear end design and a modified rear axle create space for the large battery. There is no step in the luggage compartment, the capacity of which is still generous at up to 1915 litres. The proportion of electric driving is not only increased by the long range, but also by rapid recharging en route. To this end the SUV has a combined charging socket for alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) charging. It is located in the left side wall, symmetrical with the fuel flap on the right side of the vehicle. At corresponding DC charging stations, the battery can be charged in approx. 20 minutes (10-80 percent state of charge (SoC)) or in approx. 30 minutes (10-100 percent SoC).

As the largest member of the EQ Power family, the GLE 350 de 4MATIC benefits in particular from cutting-edge technology. This also includes the high potential made possible by recuperation at all four wheels, with a maximum recuperation torque of 1800 Nm. In this mode, most driving situations can be controlled merely by accelerator action. Also, as a plug-in hybrid the GLE has an unrestricted towing capacity of up to 3500 kg. Trailer Manoeuvring Assist makes manoeuvring with a trailer easy even for the inexperienced. It controls the steering angle of the towing vehicle automatically.

Key data:

• Electric operating range of 106 km (NEDC)
• Electric output 100 kW
• System output 235 kW/320 hp
• System torque 700 Nm
• Top speed of up to 160 km/h (electric)/210 km/h (overall)
• Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds

Further highlights of the GLE 350 de 4MATIC:

• Modern luxury both on and off the road: this is the design message of the new GLE, already communicated by its proportions with a long wheelbase, short overhangs and large, flush-fitted wheels.
• The GLE is supremely quiet and smooth-running. Its quiet, vibration-free running is currently best-in-class. And it even betters this in electric mode.
• The long wheelbase of almost three metres (2995 mm) especially benefits rear seat passengers, who have generous legroom. This is where the new GLE also has a first in the SUV market to offer as an option: a fully adjustable second seat row.
• Also, as a hybrid the GLE features fully-variable all-wheel drive (torque on demand). This makes the GLE even more agile and safe on the road.
• The new GLE has marked the debut of the latest generation of Mercedes-Benz driving assistance systems. The level of active safety has not only been improved further compared with the preceding model – Some Intelligent Drive functions, such as Active Stop-and-Go Assist, are also without parallel beyond the SUV segment.
• With C_d values starting from 0.29, the new GLE has the lowest drag coefficient of any SUV in the market, and this contributes to the long operating range.

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 de – UK Version Front View 3/4

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 e 4MATIC: freedom in its most versatile form
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is in its element on any terrain. This mid-size SUV is an intelligent combination of functionality and agility in a modern design. This model offers outstanding comfort and functionality with its spacious interior. By virtue of these all-round qualities, the GLC is attractive to customers who wish to drive a highly versatile premium SUV. The new model year sees the GLC boasting an even more striking design, the intuitive MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) infotainment system and state-of-the-art driving assistance systems. With the new GLC 300 e 4MATIC, customers only have to accept minor restrictions in terms of load capacity. As an all-wheel drive SUV, the GLC 300 e is also predestined for towing, as it has a towing capacity of 2000 kg (braked).

The exterior design is characterised by sporty features. A distinctive off-road look is accentuated by muscular surface contours and striking details such as the chrome trim that now continues from the front end to the rear as standard, and by the heavily contoured radiator grille. The GLC now has LED High Performance headlamps as standard. Their contours have been significantly changed, and they are now smaller and flatter. This makes the torch-like outline of the daytime driving lights even more prominent, and the typical Mercedes-Benz light signature even more recognisable. MULTIBEAM LED headlamps are available as optional equipment. Redesigned all-LED tail lights are also included as standard.

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 de – UK Version Rear View

From the very start, the GLC was designed for space-saving integration of a battery. This is assisted by the lowered rear axle and a bodyshell designed for battery integration. The result is a large, level luggage compartment whose capacity of 395-1445 litres is only just below that of other GLCs.

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