Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupé: driving test and video

Posted on 14-12-2015 to 16:00 by CasperH – 34 Comments”

An SUV Coupé with the performance of a serious sports car. We just need to know if this is a brilliant mix or that we are better to continue.

[ First look, then read? Watch the video HERE! ]

To start I will be naming just explain clearly. The GLE is the former ML, an SUV for the whole family. Not the GL or the G though, there is this car in terms of positioning, nothing to do with it. And where Mercedes used to have a sloping roofline still get a C in the name threw, (front, rear, whatever) is that is not the case now. It is now the addition of “Compartment”. So the GLE Coupé. Not the CML, or the MLC, or what other “logical” badge you could think of. GLE Coupé is the become.

And in that GLE Coupé is, in this case, a 5.5 litre V8 with biturbo setup. This is good for 585 hp, 760 Nm of torque, an average fuel consumption of 11.9 litres per 100 kilometres and CO2 emissions of 278 g/km. Thanks to all of those great figures is a sprint to the hundred possible of 4.2 seconds. We make no joke, this half-beaten sea container makes the standard Porsche 911’s darn difficult at the traffic lights. The limited top speed of 250 kilometers per hour, it is possible to stretch but you have to love a day rijtraining at Mercedes follow.

Let’s look at the competition. That is in the form of a SsangYong Actyon. The founder of the “coupe-SUV” segment is, however, not more, and was not at all with sportwagenprestaties available. Ever thought, however, to the Koreans that it was a brilliant idea was to make a coupe roof on an SUV to be creative. And so we are now at the GLE Coupe and the BMW X6 look. For the latter, that’s actually the only competitor in the segment.

And that competitor is also a fast portable available. Let the figures once against each other. The X6M has ten bhp less, ten Nm less and 20 grams of CO2 less. These are all small drawbacks, the latter in particular because, as you know, have trees the CO2 is needed in order to survive. But then, the X6M puts an equal sprinttijd to 100 and the same top speed with it down. Also consumes the X6M 0.8 litres less petrol per 100 kilometres, and finally, the X6M slightly cheaper: €167.400 euros compared to €186.230 euro for the GLE63S Compartment.

Both cars sit however in a price range where price is not so very important anymore. Someone who has a car like this will buy especially look at which brand better suits him or her. It is an extension of a personality, especially in a car like this. And while some people will compliment your choice, you need to be aware that a lot of people that will not do.

There are actually a lot of people that the GLE Coupe is not a pretty appearance. Knew Mercedes had already executed, because the competitor that they are trying to attack is the X6, it’s not a car that merely compliments to his appearance received. Admitted: there are people who are nice to find. But there are not a lot of. The concept of a SUV with a Coupé roofline, of course, is in the base already ridiculous. An SUV is large and practical. There is no logical reason to than a piece of head – and kofferbakruimte to sacrifice. And if it looks good then you can get something from, but since almost the whole world the X6 (and the Actyon!!!) uitkotste there is simply no other reason for Mercedes to the car to develop the following:

Fuck you all, we want a SUV, Coupé, because otherwise all six people who also want to go to BMW.

As simple as that.

But enough about the look, let the interior look at. That is fine if you ask me. The men of Mercedes can in terms of design and use of materials today measurement with the benchmark in the premium segment: Audi. With one exception: that crappy screen on a first generation iPad must seem that not even a touchscreen function. Really, Mercedes, we don’t. Quit and consider what news.

Furthermore, the interior is very nice. The chairs are great, the space is in order (apart from the slightly limited headroom in the back seat) and the controls are positioned where you expect them, including the lever behind the steering wheel to the vending machine to operate.

In terms of driving: this is a huge car. Sporting aspirations are perhaps as misplaced, as misplaced to think that Bas van Werven ever be a 100 metres freestyle win of Naomi Kromowidjojo. But at the same time, will Bas a better results at the world CHAMPIONSHIPS Bomblet. Conclusion: you buy a GLE Coupe 63 S AMG then you are not at all the sporting challenges won’t stand a chance. The motto will only need to be: pick your battles wisely. Round of circuit? Do not. Sprint in a straight line? You’re certainly not hopeless.

For sprinting that may be this beast. It really is truly impressive how hard this place is, and how wonderfully convenient this beast at the same time, with thanks to the different drive modes. The eight speed automatic transmission can be particularly hard, or particularly sensitive to do his work. And also the air ride suspension has a good range of “soft” to “nice sporty”.

Because admittedly, even in curves behave this AMG GLE Coupe 63S are not bad. Thanks to a number of active auxiliary that the bodyroll and grip in the keep an eye on can be the best kind of bends gejakkerd be, if you dare. The only thing you must be aware of is that the 4MATIC all-wheel drive and, occasionally, not so well knows what with the pk’s need the road is a bit smoother. The ESP tries than the whole in the right direction, but the procedures are rather crude and pick up the hallway very quickly. Just at the edge of the grip away is a better plan.

So there you have it: a mix between sportwagenprestaties, sportwagendaklijn and SUV is special, does nearly everything well, is incredibly impressive in certain circumstances, and in addition it provides an SUV, a number of practical advantages. I would like to have? No. Personally, I would never ever for a car like this to choose from. How do I encourage the Koreans also found at that time, the concept SUV Coupe is to me simply not spent.

Do you think it’s basically brilliant, then there is a choice of two flavours: BMW and Mercedes. And then you should you then just ask yourself what you want that other people think of you. In the words of @GTWillem: whether you have genital warts, or chlamydia. Even more important is that you’re wondering if you care if other people think of you. If that is not the case, then this is the car for you. Movie!

Gallery: Mercedes AMG GLE 63S Coupe 4MATIC

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