Mercedes-Benz today further strengthened its AMG portfolio with the introduction of an all-new stylish performance SUV Coupé – the AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé priced at INR 1.2 Crore . The new AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé replaces the AMG 43 Coupé in India . The AMG GLE 53 Coupé will be available across all Mercedes-Benz dealerships in India from today. This takes the total number of SUV and SUV Coupe offering by Mercedes to seven vehicles . The all-new GLE is now available in 300d, 400d, 450 and AMG GLE 53 Coupé variants.
Launching the latest AMG in India, Santosh Iyer, Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, Mercedes-Benz India commented, “The launch of the AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé is a strategic decision aimed at strengthening our AMG portfolio by introducing the much awaited ‘AMG 53 series’ in India. The AMG portfolio is one of the fastest growing segments for us and the addition of the ’53 series’ will further popularize the segment. The AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé offers more power and enhanced driving experience for the customers and it is the successor of the outgoing AMG GLE 43 in India. This new performance SUV Coupé will also diversify our successful GLE portfolio by catering to those AMG customers aspiring for a practical and stylish performance SUV Coupé from the all-new GLE range.The new GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé is a very special vehicle, which combines style and elegance with the sporty characteristics of an AMG. An expression of performance luxury, we are confident it will deliver an engaging driving experience synonymous with an AMG. With its hallmark AMG features combined with the latest generation telematics supported by ‘Mercedes me’, the bold new addition to our GLE SUV portfolio will further cement our leadership position in the luxury performance car segment.”
The GLE 53 4MATIC + Coupe is powered by a in-line six AMG engine with twin scroll turbocharging and F1 inspired 48 V EQ-Boost which achieves 435 HP and an additional temporary 22 HP and 250 NM of electric output which translates to speeds of 0 – 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds. The powerhouse of an engine is mated to the renowned AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission and comes with AMG DYNAMIC SELECT with seven drive programs: Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Individual, Trail and Sand .
| Performance Data | Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé |
| Engine arrangement/cylinders | BS VI 6/in-line |
| Displacement (cc) | 2999 |
| Combustion engine output (kW/hp) @ rpm | 320/435 @ 5500 – 6100 rpm |
| Output from EQ Boost (kW/hp) | 16/22 |
| Torque (Nm @ rpm) | 520 @ 1800-5800 |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 5.3 seconds |
| Drive system | 4MATIC+ with variable torque distribution |
| Transmission | AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G |
The AMG GLE 53 Coupé is equipped with Mercedes ‘me connect’ that offers multiple convenient connect features like remote engine start, remote lock/unlock, car locator, speed monitor, emergency e-Call which are accessible from the customer’s smart phone/tablet .It also features swanky new generation telematics, Mercedes-Benz User Experience (NTG 6.0) capable of ‘Over the Air’ updates . The AMG GLE 53 Coupé is the first AMG with MBUX in India .
Mercedes also offers the STAR EASE service packages for the new GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé starting @ 92,000 for 2 years/unlimited kilometers.