Similar to the GLC, the mid-sized GLE is available in both SUV and Coupe variants. While the plug-in hybrid system no longer appears on the menu, four hearty gasoline engines remain, from the 329-horsepower V6 to the 577-horsepower AMG V8. All versions come standard with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The interior offers comfortable seating for five or more than 2000 litres of cargo room behind the first row. A next-generation GLE is coming soon for 2020.
Pros
- Good towing capacity
- Powerful engines
- Greener image (GLE 550e)
- Meticulous cabin finish
Cons
- Questionable practicality (GLE Coupe)
- Fuel-hungry (V8 engines)
- Unpromising resale value
- Nothing good to say about the COMAND system