Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe

Name: 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe
Brand: Mercedes-Benz

EPA MPG: 20 mpg

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Based on the midsized GLE SUV, the GLE Coupe is Mercedes-Benz's answer to the coupelike BMW X6 SUV. The AMG 53 has a powerful 429-hp, 3.0-liter turbo six-cylinder engine with EQ Boost. The uplevel AMG 63 S has a 603-hp, 4.0-liter V8 turbo engine. Both engines are mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. The GLE that we tested is very quiet and impeccably finished inside, and has excellent seats. It comes with Mercedes' new infotainment system that has one large screen that contains the instrument panel and center screen. Audio, phone, navigation, and some comfort settings can be changed through the touchscreen, touchpad, or steering-wheel, touch-sensitive controls. We found the system extremely distracting to use, even with the ability to use voice commands. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking are standard.

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Safety

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) w/Pedestrian

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AEB Highway

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Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

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Rear Cross-Traffic Warning (RCTW)

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Safety

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) w/Pedestrian

Standard

AEB Highway

Standard

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Warning (RCTW)

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Safety

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) w/Pedestrian

Standard

AEB Highway

Standard

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Warning (RCTW)

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear

AWD

3-liter 6 turbo (375 hp)
3-liter 6 turbo (429 hp)
4-liter V8 turbo (603 hp)

9-speed automatic

Basic NA
Drivetrain NA
Corrosion NA
Roadside Aid NA
Maintenance NA

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Model History

2021-Present

Current Generation

Based on the redesigned midsized GLE, the GLE Coupe is Mercedes-Benz's answer to the coupelike BMW X6 SUV. The AMG 53 has a powerful 429-hp, 3.0-liter turbo six-cylinder engine with EQ Boost. The uplevel AMG 63 S has a 603-hp, 4.0-liter V8 turbo engine. Both engines are mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. The new GLE that we tested is very quiet and impeccably finished inside, and has excellent seats. It comes with the Mercedes new infotainment system that has one large screen that contains the instrument panel and center screen. Audio, phone, navigation, and some comfort settings can be changed through the touchscreen, touchpad, or steering-wheel, touch-sensitive controls. We found the system extremely distracting to use, even with the ability to use voice commands. FCW and AEB are standard.

2016-2020

2016 Redesign Year

Based on the midsized GLE, the GLE Coupe is Mercedes-Benz's answer to the coupelike BMW X6 SUV. The letter E signifies that it's in the E-Class segment, size-wise. The GLE 450 AMG Coupe debuts with a 362-hp, 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 that drives all four wheels through a nine-speed automatic. Drivers can customize steering and suspension settings using a center console knob. An even stronger AMG GLE63 S is available, featuring a 577-hp twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 and seven-speed automatic. The GLE Coupe includes safety features such as cross-traffic and lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.