AMG GLE 53 SUV AWD
What the AMG GLE 53 SUV adds over the GLE 350 SUV (+$18,000)
| Spec | GLE 350 SUV | AMG GLE 53 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 1991 cc | 2999 cc |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 429 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 384 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo | AMG-enhanced 3.0L I-6 turbo with 48-Volt Mild Hybrid system and electric auxiliary compressor |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $56,150 | $74,150 |
| Overall height | 70.7 in | 70.2 in |
| Overall length | 194.3 in | 194.4 in |
| Overall width | 76.7 in | 79.3 in |
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 20 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 20" AMG wheels, AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension based on AMG RIDE CONTROL+, AMG Dynamic Select, AMG Performance 4MATIC+ fully variable all-wheel drive, AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9-speed Transmission, AMG-enhanced 3.0L Inline-6 Turbocharged Engine w/ 48-Volt Mild Hybrid system, integrated starter generator and electric auxiliary compressor, Active LED headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitDimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 70.2 in |
| Overall length | 194.4 in |
| Overall width | 79.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2999 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | AMG-enhanced 3.0L I-6 turbo with 48-Volt Mild Hybrid system and electric auxiliary compressor |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 429 hp |
| Torque | 384 lb-ft |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $74,150 |
Transmission
| Transmission speeds | 9 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety13 std · 8 opt
- Active Brake Assist
- Active Blind Spot Assist
- Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function
- Active Lane Keeping Assist
- Active Parking Assist
- Adaptive Highbeam Assist now standard
- Attention Assist®
- Blind Spot Assist
- Evasive Steering Assist
- PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side
- PRE-SAFE® System, including PRE-SAFE® Sound
- Parking Damage Detection
- Pre-safe® PLUS
- Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC® optional
- Active Emergency Stop Assist optional
- Active Lane Change Assist optional
- Active Speed Limit Assist optional
- Active Steering Assist optional
- Active Stop-and-Go Assist optional
- Driver Assistance Package with new Active Traffic Jam Assist feature optional
- Route-Based Speed Adaptation optional
Infotainment6 std · 5 opt
- Head-Up Display optional
- Car-to-X Communication
- Inductive Wireless Charging
- Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control
- Navigation
- SiriusXM Radio
- Smartphone Integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- AMG Track Pace optional
- Augmented Video for Navigation optional
- Burmester® High-End 3D Surround Sound System optional
- MBUX Interior Assistant gesture control optional
Convenience4 std · 0 opt
- 5 USB ports
- Easy-Pack Tailgate
- Keyless-go®
- Keyless-start
Climate0 std · 1 opt
- 4-Zone Climate Control optional
Seating0 std · 3 opt
- 3rd Row Seat Package optional
- Multicontour Front Seats with massage now available as a standalone option optional
- Warmth and Comfort Package optional
Interior3 std · 3 opt
- 12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster and 12.3" Touchscreen Multimedia Display
- 64-color Ambient Lighting
- AMG Performance steering wheel in Nappa Leather
- AMG Carbon Fiber interior trim optional
- Air Balance cabin fragrance system optional
- ENERGIZING Comfort optional
Exterior4 std · 4 opt
- 20" AMG wheels
- Active LED headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist
- Chrome Package
- LED headlamps and taillamps
- 19 - 22" wheels optional
- AMG Line (std. on GLE 580) optional
- AMG Night Package optional
- Night Package optional
Powertrain5 std · 2 opt
- 4MATIC® fully-variable All-Wheel Drive
- AMG Dynamic Select
- AMG Performance 4MATIC+ fully variable all-wheel drive
- AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9-speed Transmission
- AMG-enhanced 3.0L Inline-6 Turbocharged Engine w/ 48-Volt Mild Hybrid system, integrated starter generator and electric auxiliary compressor
- AMG Drive Unit optional
- AMG Performance Exhaust System optional
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension based on AMG RIDE CONTROL+
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Load Compartment Cover
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2022 GLE-Class. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the AMG GLE 53 SUV
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class AMG GLE 53 SUV?
The manufacturer lists $74,150 for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class AMG GLE 53 SUV. That is $18,000 above the GLE 350 SUV, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class AMG GLE 53 SUV add over the GLE 350 SUV?
Against the GLE 350 SUV, 7 features become standard that the GLE 350 SUV does not and 10 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.