As a used buy, does the MercedesBenzUK GLE fill you with glee or disappointment? 🤔
Diesel power makes up the majority of GLE engine options, starting with the 242bhp 2.0-litre 300d, and followed by two 3.0-litre engines of 272bhp 350d and 325bhp 400d power outputs. Later models added the 300de plug-in hybrid version. The only non-AMG, high-performance petrol model is the 362bhp 450. If money is no issue, there are two hotter GLEs; the 429bhp GLE 53 and 603bhp GLE 63s.
All engines provide highly respectable performance and any din made during acceleration retreats into the background hum of road noise once at a cruise, although you will notice a little more wind noise at motorway speeds than in an . However, the GLE's standard nine-speed auto is less hesitant to respond than the Audi's, giving you greater confidence when joining a busy roundabout or overtaking.. It has a less powerful version of the 300d’s 2.0-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine plus an electric motor. The hybrid is officially a little quicker than the 300d and feels quite muscular when pulling away. Its claimed electric-only range is up to 66 miles.
Where the GLE can't beat the Q7 is in terms of the driving experience it offers. The steering is perfectly light for easy low-speed manoeuvres, but is pretty numb and doesn't feel as precise as a's. The suspension - particularly on air suspension – is set up to be comfortable rather than sporty and this translates into the GLE leaning over more in corners than Q7 would.
Inside you'll find the GLE is a bit of a tech-fest, with two large digital screens spread across the glitzy looking dashboard. The infotainment system can be controlled in a number of different ways, and while we still think that iDrive from BMW is easier to use, the voice recognition software in the GLE is far better than similar systems we've tried in rival cars.
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