The fourth-generation GLE was first unveiled at the 2018 Paris Motor Show and now, it has been spied testing on our shores. Mercedes-Benz will be launching the SUV in India soon as a replacement for the current-gen GLE. Mercedes-Benz has begun road-testing the next-gen GLE SUV on Indian soil which was spotted on the outskirts of Pune recently.
Mercedes-Benz GLE Price In India
The fourth-gen GLE is based on a new platform and has grown in size over the current iteration. It is also available with third-row seating for the first time. Globally, the GLE is available with three diesel and two petrol variants — GLE 300 d, GLE 350 d, GLE 400 d, GLE 350 and the GLE 450. The diesel 300 d uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four that develops 245PS of power. The other unit is a 3.0-liter inline-six motor that’s good for 272PS in the 350 d and 330PS in the 400 d variant.
Under the hood, the new GLE is likely to come with more than one BS6-compliant diesel engine option. The line will mostly start at the GLE 400d with a 3.0-liter, six-cylinder engine good for 330hp at 3,600-4,000rpm and 700Nm of torque at 1,200-3,000rpm. A second diesel variant, the GLE 300d, equipped with the new 2.0-liter, in-line four-cylinder engine (code: OM654) could also be added at launch. This engine makes 245hp at 4,200rpm and 500Nm of torque at 1,600-2,400rpm. The GLE’s petrol engine would be the 3.0-liter, in-line six-cylinder unit that puts out 367hp at 5,500-6,100rpm and a torque value of 500Nm at 1,600-4,500rpm. All engines come mated to a 9-speed automatic gearbox. All engines come mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission and 4MATIC AWD system. In India, Mercedes is likely to launch the GLE with BS6 diesel engines first while the petrol versions are expected to follow later.
Mercedes-Benz GLE Specification Features
The 2019 GLE’s cabin is in tune with modern Mercs. A massive pair of 12.3-inch screens acts as the instrument console and the interface for the MBUX infotainment system. The India-spec GLE is expected to feature a panoramic roof, massaging seats, E-Active Body Control, wireless charging, and a premium Burmester sound system.
When launched in India, expect the GLE to be priced between Rs 70 lakh to Rs 1.05 crore (ex-showroom). Key rivals include the Audi Q7, Volvo XC90 and the BMW X5 in the Indian market.
