What’s the difference between the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV Configurations?
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE is one of the luxury brand’s most popular crossovers—from innovative technology to smart safety systems to upscale comfort, the GLE offers the ultimate luxury crossover driving experience. The crossover’s roomy, versatile cabin seats up to 5 and offers a plentiful 80.3 cubic feet of cargo space. So, what’s the difference between the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV Configurations? Check out our quick and easy model comparison to find out.
Before investing in a new vehicle, it’s important to figure out if it has all the features and capabilities you need on a regular basis. It can be hard to tell if a vehicle has everything you need just by looking at it. It can help to take an in-depth look at potential models. Today we’re going to do just that with the Mercedes-Benz GLE to see if it has enough passenger and trunk space for your driving needs.
Each Mercedes-Benz vehicle is available with various optional packages that include additional features and style details. Before purchasing your next Mercedes-Benz, it might be a good idea to do some research and see what all of the optional packages have to offer. By doing this, you can make sure that you are getting all the features you want and need in a vehicle. Today, we’re going to help by taking an in-depth look at one of these groups of features, the Night Package.
When you are searching for a new SUV you might realize that there is a lot of competition these days. Just about every automaker has their own SUV lineup to explore. It can be easy to get distracted by technology features like Apple CarPlay or in-cabin Wi-Fi, but there are more important aspects to explore. One area you will want to explore more closely is a vehicle’s safety features and ratings. Today we’re going to take a closer look at one of your options, the Mercedes-Benz GLE to see just how safe it is.
Today is World Smile Day! We like the way that sounds, and by the looks of it, our cars feel the same way. Even the GLA came out of its room to photobomb the picture above! They say you can learn a lot about a car from a smile, but can you identify each of these Mercedes-Benz vehicles from the grille alone? Give up? Click the photo to find out who the mystery mouth is! If your a hot-shot, break them down by trim! Read the rest of this entry >>
The Mercedes-Benz GLE found its way to market last year when Mercedes-Benz decided to dramatically change the names and looks of most of its lineup. Underneath, much of the GLE is still the same as the M-Class that it replaced, but that isn’t stopping Mercedes-Benz from updating the body style again after just two years of production. The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE W167 new body style will be more rounded, based on the spy shots below. Read the rest of this entry >>
It’s not very common for a car manufacturer to unveil two brand new models at the same time. It is especially rare that both models are as similar as the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class VS. GLC-Class, both new to Mercedes-Benz this year. The GLE-Class, available now, and the GLC-Class, available next month, are replacing the M-Class and the GLK-Classes, which makes this release even more unheard of in the automotive industry. What exactly sets the two SUVs apart? Why didn’t Mercedes-Benz just make one?
If you have been following the release of the brand new GLC and GLE Mercedes-Benz models, you know that it won’t be much longer now before we get to hear a salesman say, “So what’s it going to take to get you into this car today?” Usually this is an annoying part about shopping for a new car. The difference in this case though is that he or she will be standing in front of a never-before seen GLE-Class. But what about monetary compensation? We have good news. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV price is not over the top. Don’t get us wrong, you can spend a lot of money on one if you want to, but there will also be more affordable versions available.
What comes before September and after July? If you guessed the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV release, then you are a good person. We are in the middle of August and the GLE should be arriving at your local dealer any day now. Don’t have a local dealer? A trip to Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead is worth the drive regardless of the distance. The release of the GLE is a big one; A really big one. So let’s take a few moments to relax and look at what we are up against here.
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Is it a car? Is it a sport utility vehicle? Is it a dinosaur-fighting machine? Is it a movie star? The answer is yes to all of the above. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe recently made its debut on the big screen as a character in Jurassic World. If you saw the movie, and haven’t seen the vehicle before, it’s because it is not available for sale yet. It is a redesign of the familiar M-Class SUV, which will be discontinued from the Mercedes-Benz lineup. The M-Class is a great SUV, so why get rid of it? Let’s go head to head to find out. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.
It appears that Mercedes-Benz is getting organized. It is changing the names of some of its vehicles so that they better match the name schemes of the sedans and coupes. The new GLC has just been released to replace the GLK, which turned out to be an improvement in every way. It turns out that the GLE is also superior to its predecessor, even if it does look a little… different.
The 2016 GLE 450 AMG Coupe will be powered by a twin turbo V6 engine to produce 362 horsepower. This is the one depicted in Jurassic World, but there will also be an SUV version of the GLE-Class that is more similar the flagship M-Class.
The differences between the two SUVs appear to be somewhat minimal. Five different engines are still offered, although the new GLE will be able to produce a few extra ponies with each one. The alterations are mostly visual ones. The GLE has been made up to look more sporty. It has a more aggressive hood, grille, and tail light configuration.
Once inside, you’ll find a larger 8-inch display screen that sits on top of the dash, similar to the E-Class and C-Class implementations. The center console now holds the touch screen command pad. This is a central port that controls the infotainment system and Dynamic Select programs. Off-road, Off-road+, and slippery will be new programs offered in the GLE, which gives it a pretty nice advantage.
So who wins? As it turns out, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a close match. The GLE-Class is slightly improved in most areas, but will also be a few thousand dollars more expensive than the M-Class. Is it worth it? Yes. Will you be disappointed with an older M-Class? No way. Stop in at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead to test drive an M-Class SUV.
