The 400 e 4Matic’s emissions are rated at just 23 g/km of CO2. If you want a more conventional powertrain, the 300 d 4Matic mild hybrid should return combined fuel economy of 39.8mpg and CO2 of 187g\km. Not as impressive as the plug-in hybrid, but equally you’re not requited to keep the battery topped up to achieve these figures.

Prices start at £77,890 for GLE and £92,675 for GLE Coupe. The company’s BMW X5 and X6 rivals – the GLE SUV and the GLE Coupe – now have revised front ends, and mild-hybrid tech as standard on all engines. The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model has been upgraded too, with new onboard chargers and a slightly increased range.

The diesel options put out 194bhp and 265bhp. The plug-in hybrids are also built around 2-litre petrol and diesel engines, which combine with a 134bhp electric motor and a 31.2 kWh battery pack

US buyers will also find a new plug-in hybrid model, the GLE 400e 4Matic. This model uses Mercedes’ 2.0-liter turbo-four alongside an electric motor for 381 hp and 479 pound-feet of torque
55 units to be produced for the U.S. market to commemorate Mercedes-AMG's 55th birthday. May 12, 2022 – Affalterbach. Mercedes-AMG is extending the range of "Edition 55" special models released in celebration of "55 years of AMG" to include the AMG CLA 45 4-Door Coupe. Paintwork in sophisticated Cosmos Black Metallic underscores the exclusive

The GLE’s electric motor is eager and the instant shove available from the electric motor means it can feel slightly jumpy initially. Yet it means the GLE is fast, with a 0-62mph time of 6.9 seconds – quick for a huge SUV like this – and a top speed of 140mph. Thanks to a torque figure of 700Nm, it feels really punchy from low speeds, so

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