It’s no wonder that the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE is a best seller—from innovative technology to luxurious comfort to smart safety systems, the GLE is equipped with everything you need for a luxury SUV driving experience. The SUV’s spacious, versatile cabin seats up to 5 passengers and offers a cavernous 80.3 cubic feet of cargo space. So, what’s the difference between the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV Configurations? Check out our quick and easy model comparison to find out.
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The base model of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE lineup, the GLE 350 offers a generous amount of standard premium features to enhance the driving experience, including innovative technology, smart driver-assist features, and premium amenities.
The 2017 GLE 350 is equipped with a thrilling 3.5L V6 engine that delivers 302 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. In addition to offering plenty of cargo space for the essentials, the GLE 350 can also tow up to 6,600 pounds—meaning you can bring along the boat and everything in it, too.
The mid-line model of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE lineup is the 2017 GLE 350 4MATIC® SUV. The GLE 350 4MATIC® offers all of the awesome features included on the base model with a few upgrades to the powertrain. The intelligent 4MATIC® all-wheel-drive system sends torque to the wheels that can use it best. On slippery roads, it adds all-wheel driving confidence and on dry corners, it adds exhilarating fun.
The GLE 350 4MATIC® is also equipped with the 3.5L V6 engine and delivers the same performance ratings. This configuration, however, does offer an improved towing capacity of 7,200 pounds.
The top-of-the-line model of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE lineup is a plug-in hybrid configuration. The 2017 GLE 550e is powered by an exhilarating 3.0L V6 biturbo engine and a powerful hybrid electric motor. The GLE 550e generates 436 combined horsepower and 479 lb-ft torque, and can tow up to 4,410 pounds.
Interested in the 2017 GLE? Stop in for a test drive at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale today!
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