All Kinds of Strength.

Remember this M-Class? Mercedes’ rival to the BMW X5 that never quite reached the same heights. So much so that Mercedes saw fit to rechristen it the GLE whilst facelifting the third-generation model in 2015. This latest version here then, based on W213 E-Class hardware, is the first model in the lineage to wear the GLE badge right from the start.

The all-new Mercedes-Benz GLE arrives in Malaysia.

What's this?

Headroom: 1,025mm (+33mm)

Seats Up: 825 litres

Seats Down: 2,055 litres

Only 3.0-litre inline-6 in its class

Top speed: 250km/h

0 - 100km/h: 5.7 secs

“We are proud to introduce the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG Line. It portrays the iconic Mercedes-Benz design while remaining true to its character as an off-roader. The interior derives its fascination from the contrast between the luxurious and elegant design and the digital high-tech of our MBUX system. It a product of ‘all kinds of strength’,”

– Dr. Claus Weidner, President and Chief Executive Officer Mercedes-Benz Malaysia.

1,600 - 4,100rpm @ 500Nm

5,500 - 6,100rpm @ 367hp

The all-new GLE has grown significantly from its predecessor, with noteworthy gains at the wheelbase lending to a much expanded and more spacious cabin.

Size‍‍‍ Does Matter

Legroom: 1,045mm (+69mm)

Air Suspension lowers 40mm for easier cargo loading

Wheelbase: 2,990mm (+80mm from predecessor

E-Active Body Control  - World’s first air suspension powered by 48V electrical architecture, and able to individually control damping at each wheel.

12.3"

MBUX – ‘Hey Mercedes’ now incorporates 40 new functions, including driving modes. The system has a learning AI designed to anticipate your next request. If you habitually call your mom on a Tuesday, the car remembers and reminds you accordingly. Your favourite gossip channel on Friday nights? Your car will now remember to tune you in on the dot. Scary, no?

12.3"

AMG Line with Night Package

Panoramic sunroof

22-inch twin spoke alloy wheels

Diamond radiator grille

Multibeam LED headlights

Active Stop-and-Go Assist – Mercedes-speak for traffic jam queue assist, and it one-ups the competition by actively recognizing traffic jams and automatically switching itself on to help the drive out. The system is guided by a pair of stereoscopic cameras, a long-range radar, and corner radar sensors to scan its surroundings. It is said to even recognize queue cutters, thus saving you the hassle of an unnecessary fender bender; not sure about your temper though.

The GLE 450 4Matic AMG Line in Malaysia is priced at RM633,888 for the five-seater model. An additional RM5,000 buys you two extra seats at the rear.

Five or Seven Seats?