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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe C167

Mid-Size Crossover

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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe C167 is a mid-size crossover in production from 2020. It is available with a range of inline-4, inline-6, and V8 engines that displaced 1.9 to 4.0 liters.

Compared to its predecessor, the C167 GLE Coupe is just as ugly but more pompous. The plug-in hybrid drivetrain can help the owner save on fuel and car tax, though those who plan on keeping the car after warranty should be mindful of the complexity.

Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, will appreciate the approach, departure, and breakover angles that the chassis offers. The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 71%

Pros

Available with the M177 V8
Some offroad capabilities
Low fuel consumption
Good towing capacity

Cons

Hunchback crossover nonsense
Very ugly and pompous

What external reviewers found

External score 75%

Pros

Excellent infotainment tech
Great infotainment system
Excellent driver-assistance tech
Gorgeous interior
Comfortable ride
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Lack of standard equipment
Expensive to run
Lackluster infotainment
Limited rear space
Not the most agile of big SUVs
Expensive for what you get

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Specifications

Variants shown:

AMG GLE 53

AMG GLE 63 S

AMG GLE 63

GLE 350d

GLE 350de

GLE 350e

GLE 400d

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 74% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

MBUX’ infotainment system with its wireless smartphone charging and ‘augmented reality’ navigation, and a Burmester premium stereo. For those who like a fully-loaded luxury car, that should do very nicely. The GLE 400d Coupe actually handles pretty tidily when hurried along and it’s secure and stable enough, too, when you dial up the suspension.

Pros

Powerful diesel engine
Comfortable to drive
Lots of standard equipment

Cons

Not the most agile of big SUVs

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 71% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The GLE Coupé 400 d boasts 325bhp and a thumping 700Nm of torque from its turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six engine. It does away with the less powerful GLE 350 d's mild-hybrid assistance, but it's actually faster. For the £73,205 this car costs, you also get matrix LED lights, keyless operation, panoramic roof, heated and vented seats, wireless charging, blind-spot and lane-keep assist.

Pros

Powerful diesel engine
Comfortable to drive
Excellent infotainment tech

Cons

Expensive to run
Limited rear space

cnet^[3]

Reviewer score 81% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

There's so much grip from the wide wheels and sticky rubber, the GLE53 always feels surefooted. The variable all-wheel-drive system is able to split torque between the axles. MBUX remains one of my favorite infotainment systems, with great AMG-specific displays and settings.

Pros

Powerful V8 engine
Comfortable ride
Great infotainment system

Cons

Lack of standard equipment

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References

^ Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d Coupe 2020 UK review. [autocar].
^ New Mercedes GLE 400 d Coupe 2020 review. [autoexpress].
^ 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 Coupe review: Astonishingly nimble. [cnet].

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe C167

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autocar[1]

autoexpress[2]

cnet[3]

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References

autocar^[1]

autoexpress^[2]

cnet^[3]