Mercedes-Benz GLE 2015–2018 car dimensions: 4852 mm long, 1971 mm wide and 1762 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,345 kg. Braked towing is 3,050 kg.
The cabin has an 8-inch COMAND touchscreen with navigation and a touchpad controller for menus and handwriting input. Dual-zone climate control is standard with rear vents. a three-zone setup is available. Standard cruise control is present, while adaptive Distronic Plus with steering assist comes in a package. Collision Prevention Assist Plus provides automatic emergency braking. Blind spot warning is standard. Lane keeping assist is package-only. PARKTRONIC parking sensors and a reversing camera are standard, with surround view also standard on this model. Apple CarPlay works with COMAND. Android Auto depends on production date and market or needs activation.
Boot space measures 690 litres with rear seats up and expands to 2010 litres when the 60/40 split seats fold flat. A power liftgate and underfloor storage are included.
Braked towing capacity reaches 3050 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload is 705 kg. The AMG AIRMATIC air suspension with adaptive damping and Active Curve System is standard.
The cabin uses Exclusive Nappa leather with 14-way power driver seats with memory and 10-way power passenger seats plus heated fronts as standard. Multicontour seats with adjustable bolsters and massage plus ventilated fronts are available, as are heated outboard rears, a panoramic roof, multicolor ambient lighting and a heated steering wheel. Dual-zone climate is standard with three-zone optional, and heated-cooled cupholders come standard. The result is a supportive, spacious five-seat layout with reclining split-fold rears that feels tailored and quiet for long drives.
EPA fuel economy 13 city / 17 highway mpg
ASSYST Plus service system with A/B intervals around 10,000 miles or one year
Standard PRE-SAFE, ATTENTION ASSIST and Collision Prevention Assist Plus
11-way airbag protection plus ESP and Crosswind Assist standard
Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist available in packages
Surround View camera and Active Parking Assist available
The handcrafted 5.5-liter biturbo V8 returns 13 city and 17 highway mpg on the EPA cycle with a 24.6-gallon tank. European figures list combined consumption near 11.8 l/100 km. Expect higher real-world use under hard acceleration.
Servicing follows the ASSYST Plus system that alternates Service A and Service B. Intervals typically fall near 10,000 miles or one year depending on conditions. Oil changes use specified synthetic grades and the cabin filter plus brake fluid appear on B services.
Standard safety covers PRE-SAFE anticipatory measures, ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness monitoring, Collision Prevention Assist Plus, ESP, Crosswind Assist and 11-way airbag protection. Packages add Blind Spot Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, DISTRONIC PLUS and Surround View. No dedicated star rating appears for the AMG variant on major public test pages for this generation.
Living with the car means monitoring the AIRMATIC air suspension and ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM for leaks or wear, along with the high-performance brakes and tires that see faster wear under spirited use. Regular fluid and filter checks keep the biturbo V8 reliable over high miles.
Length 4852 mm, Width 1971 mm, Height 1762 mm, Wheelbase 2915 mm (GLE 2015–2018)
Sources: manufacturer data, MBUSA 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLE63/GLE63 S specifications press kit, auto-data.net and encyCARpedia, Mercedes brochure notes.