WINDHOEK: Mercedes Benz has launched the new AMG GLE 63 coupe model, a design breed between a sport coupé and a sport utility vehicle (SUV). The AMG GLE features powerful AMG 5.5-litre V8 bi-turbo engine that comes as an S-Model generating 430 kW or as a normal model generating 410 kW of power.
The new GLE 63 Coupé High agility, distinctive engine sound and typical sports car acceleration are united with poise and assurance, tremendous pulling power and perfect traction.
Whichever variant the customer opts for, the eight-cylinder power plant delivers the familiar powerful performance: thus, the GLE 63 Coupé accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 or 4.2 seconds (S-Model). Fuel consumption is at 11.9 litres per 100 kilometres.
The high-performance GLE coupé comes with the AMG ride control sports suspension with active roll stabilisation active curve system and the sports direct-steer system.
The 4MATIC all-wheel drive with rear-biased power distribution and the dynamic select transmission modes promise to deliver what distinguishes every AMG vehicle: driving performance.
The five transmission modes of “Slippery”, “Individual”, “Comfort”, “Sport” and “Sport Plus”, which the driver is able to select using a rotary control on the centre console, deliver fundamentally different driving dynamics. Be it the response of the engine, the shift strategy of the transmission, ESP thresholds, power assistance for the steering or characteristics of the dampers: the system networks all the control systems, generating different sets of parameters for distinct driving experiences.
As customary for a typical AMG model, the sound from the new GLE 63 Coupé is unmistakable. Customers can further emphasise the distinctive engine sound from the sports exhaust system, because a performance exhaust system is optionally available for both output variants. Those who value a more noticeable sound can opt for an even more emotively appealing V8 engine sound and can experience the dynamic performance even more intensely.
Roll stabilisation, damping and suspension adapt automatically to the prevailing driving situation, offering both optimum ride comfort and maximum stability. The damping system changes its area of emphasis depending on the preselected dynamic select mode. “Sport plus” mode puts the emphasis on maximum possible transverse dynamics. Conversely, “comfort” mode enables maximum ride comfort.
