Mercedes-Benz has revealed UK pricing for the new diesel-electric Mercedes GLE, which has class-leading electric-only range and CO2 emissions, and the updated petrol-electric Mercedes GLC.
The GLE 350de 4Matic is the latest in an extended range of new diesel-electric plug-in hybrids from Mercedes, following the C300de and E300de, and is on sale now, priced from £61,360.
Entry-level AMG Line models are equipped with 20in alloy wheels, adaptive headlight assistance, a DAB radio, heated front seats, a 12.3in digital display and wireless smartphone charging.
Prices rise to £64,860 for AMG Line Premium, which brings extras including electrically adjustable front seats and a 360deg parking camera, and £68,360 for range-topping AMG Line Premium Plus, which includes keyless entry, a panoramic sunroof and a Burmester sound system.
While the C300de and E300de use a relatively small 13.5kWh lithium ion battery, the GLE350de has a sizeable 31.2kWh pack - the largest Mercedes has yet used in a series-production hybrid model. The result is a WLTP electric-only range of 61.5 miles.
This move mirrors that of BMW, which has fitted a 24.0 kWh battery to the BMW X5 xDrive45e petrol-electric plug-in hybrid to give it an official zero-emissions range of 54.1 miles.
At the heart of the GLE 350de's driveline is a longitudinally mounted turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine that develops 192bhp and 295lb ft of torque. This is supported by 134bhp and 324lb ft from an electric motor mounted within the standard nine-speed automatic gearbox.
Together, the two power sources provide a total system output of 315bhp and 516lb ft – 11bhp shy but equal in torque to the turbocharged 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder diesel engine of the GLE 400d. For comparison, the turbocharged 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder petrol engine and electric motor of the X5 xDrive45e deliver a combined 389bhp and 442lb ft.
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Air vent fetish..
Six air vents, why six?, why not just double width instead?, it would look better I think.
Dealerships need PHEVs
Dealerships need PHEVs
PHEVs are the best way of continuing to provide a profit stream to dealerships whilst adjusting to the inevitable changes that full EVs will cause. At the present time many dealerships are not trained to deal with electric cars but by having PHEVs they will have a chance to gain the knowledge and experience required to support the EVs that are coming.
I,m on the side of does this
I,m on the side of does this really make sense as car to purchase , I think not, What does all its weight its carrying around really equal, so much pollution is produced to make this bus it,s carbon footprint is so high , clever vehicle I think not