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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe

An SUV with the heart and soul of a sports car.

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV Design

Thoroughbred power, from the place where horses are raised.

Exclusive AMG enhancements create a new pedigree in power. From its stronger turbo boost to a dynamic exhaust system, the 3.0-liter biturbo V-6 in the GLE 450 AMG heightens power, torque and the emotions they inspire in true enthusiasts. An exclusive red engine cover insert celebrates the 362 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque awaiting within.

Pure sports coupe response, in a genuine SUV.

AMG's motorsports know-how ensures the new "AMG Sport" name lives up to its legend. DYNAMIC SELECT lets the driver choose among five modes from sublime Comfort to the highly athletic Sport. Each setup dials in the AIRMATIC adaptive suspension, steering, throttle, transmission, exhaust note, and even the cockpit displays to suit the situation.

The right gear for any adventure.

A new 9-speed automatic transmission collaborates with AMG performance 4MATIC® all-wheel drive to put the GLE450's ample torque to the best use at each wheel, on any road. A 40:60 front/rear torque split, torque-vectoring Curve Dynamic Assist, and ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM team up for sharper, flatter handling and quicker response in corners

The strength of a Mercedes SUV, the seduction of an AMG coupe.

"Driving Performance" takes an entirely new shape in the most powerful GLE Coupe. AMG Performance 4MATIC turns 577 handcrafted biturbo V-8 horsepower into unparalleled control and unrestrained joy. And from its AMG brakes, suspension, steering and 22-inch wheels to its AMG SPEEDSHIFT® transmission, it might be the most agile SUV on earth.

Its most alluring line is the family it comes from.

Sleek, sensuous and self-confident. What defines a Mercedes-Benz coupe is not just its body but its soul. And among SUVs, nothing reveals true depth of character with an unmatched breadth of capabilities like the Star in its grille. From its aggressive stance to its muscular shape, the GLE Coupe is a new breed of thoroughbred performance.

Inside and out, it's designed for big wheels

In the GLE450 AMG, deeply bolstered power front sport seats make you feel like you're king of the road anytime you grip the beefy, leather-wrapped sport steering wheel. And where the GLE grabs the road, the bond is just as tight. Its standard 21-inch wheels are by far the largest in its class. But why stop there? You can also opt for 22s.

Reassurance when the weather turns, rewarding when the road turns.

Four-door coupe design stretches the imagination and the GLE's very real comforts. Generous rear doors welcome three passengers into the widest rear seat in its class. Fold the split seatbacks down for up to 60.7 cu ft of carpeted luggage space, the most of any coupe in the world. The available Panorama roof brings in the sun and stars, too.

If you have an eye for design, all eyes will be on you..

The chiseled muscle, athletic poise and undeniable power of the GLE will draw admiring glances. Up close, the GLE proves that style can equal substance. Outside, there are numerous wheel designs and dramatic gloss black accents. The spacious cabin is exquisitely tailored from up to 11 upholstery options and six distinctive trim choices.

Intelligent Drive: Virtual eyes on the road. Real action on your behalf.

A team of advanced technologies enhance safety, reduce driving stress, and help to smooth every move. COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS can brake to avoid a collision autonomously. PRE-SAFE® PLUS helps prepare you for front, rear and rollover accidents. And optional DISTRONIC PLUS® pairs adaptive cruise control with innovative steering assist.

Reaches far and wide, brings it all home.

The 8-inch central screen is big yet sleek, bringing entertainment, navigation, driving systems and vehicle settings to life with clear, colorful animated menus. An intuitive new touchpad controller on the console makes the advanced COMAND® system even easier to use, so even the most innovative GLE features quickly feel like second nature.

Engineered to please, from movie buffs to audiophiles.

A treat for both the eyes and ears, the optional Bang & Olufsen® BeoSound™ premium sound system is the result of hundreds of hours of in-studio and on-the-road development by Bang & Olufsen® engineers. The optional Rear Seat Entertainment system's dual screens, multiple inputs, and wireless headsets and remotes turns the back seat into a mobile theater.

Makes any journey a joy, down to the last few inches.

Beyond the standard rearview camera, the available Parking Assist Package is like having a virtual valet onboard your GLE. It can help you size up open parking spots, back you in automatically, and pull out when it's time to go. And its Surround View System composes four cameras into one overhead view of your GLE and its immediate environs.

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