544 HP in the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53: Revolution in the plug-in hybrid segment?

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With a combination of performance and efficiency, Mercedes-AMG presents the GLE 53 as Plug-in hybrid. The latest images released by the company today give a first impression of the new GLE. The heart is the 3,0 liter inline six-cylinder turbo, which was thoroughly revised by the engineers in Affalterbach. Through new software and the additional Bow cooler It produces a massive 330 KW / 449 HP, i.e. 10 kW / 14 HP more than the previous model. But that's not all: in combination with one 100 kW electric motor and an Traction battery with a capacity of 31,2 kWh the GLE develops a total performance of 544 PS and 750 Nm.

Mercedes AMG GLE 53

But what does that mean in practice? According to Mercedes-Benz, the GLE 53 accelerates in just 4,7 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and reaches an electronically limited top speed of 250. The vehicle can be driven purely electrically at up to 140 km/h, with a range of between 80 and 87 km depending on the model variant. And thanks to that AC charging power of 11 kW or optionally 60 kW DC, the battery can be charged from 20 to 10% in just 80 minutes.

The optics of AMG 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ however, is known. With many things from the conventionally powered GLE's of the 2023 model year, Mercedes ensures that the SUV leaves a good, but also familiar, impression. The Bow cooler, placed in the middle of the front spoiler, and the hybrid-specific badges are new features that make the 53 special.

Chassis with AMG RIDE CONTROL air suspension

The chassis, the AMG RIDE CONTROL air suspension with adaptive adjustment damping, was specially designed for GLE 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ developed. He also came with numerous new ones driving programs equipped, including the “Electric” program for purely electric driving and the “Battery Hold” program, which keeps the battery charge level constant. The facelifted GLE 53 will be available from November 2023 and will be offered as both a coupé and an SUV variant.

Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 plug-in hybrid MoPf:

Motor: 3,0 liter inline six-cylinder turbo (M256M)
system performance: 544 PS (400 kW)
torque: 750 Nm
0-100 km / h: 4,7 seconds
top speed: Electronically limited to 250 km/h
Electric top speed: 140 km / h
Electric range:
- SUV: 80-86km
- Coupe: 82-87 km
Charging options:
- 11 kW AC charging power
- Optional: 60 kW DC fast charger
charging time: 20 minutes (10% to 80%)

Technical details & optimizations:

Revised software and additional Bow cooler
There is no need for an additional electric compressor
E-Motor takes over boost function
Combustion engines: 330 KW / 449 HP (10 kW / 14 HP more)
E-Motor: 100 kW
Traction battery: 31,2 kWh capacity
Power Type: Fully variable all-wheel drive AMG Performance 4MATIC+

Design & features:

Specific design elements for hybrid detection
Open cooling air inflow with additional bow cooler
Hybrid-specific badges
bicycles: 21-inch light alloy wheels as standard
Bremsanlage: AMG high-performance brake system
- Front: 400×38 millimeters, six-piston fixed calipers
- Rear: 370×32 millimeters, single-piston floating calipers
Suspension: AMG RIDE CONTROL air suspension chassis with adaptive damping adjustment
- New passive stabilizers
- New bump stops
- New dampers on the rear axle

Driving programs:

“Comfort”, “Sport”, “Sport+”, “Smoothness”, “Individual”
New for Hybrid: “Electric” and “Battery Hold”

Audible warning system:

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
Specific, low-frequency AMG sound
- Front speakers and rear dual speaker soundbar
- Active up to 20 km/h in the EU

Availability:

Sales release in November 2023
Available as Coupe and SUV.

	Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+	Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Coupé
Cylinder number / arrangement	6 / R	6 / R
Displacement cm³	2.999	2.999
Rated petrol engine power kW/hp	330/449	330/449
Rated power at 1/min	5.800-6.100	5.800-6.100
Nominal petrol engine torque Nm	560	560
Rated torque at 1/min	2.200-5.000	2.200-5.000
Rated power of the electric motor kW	100	100
Nominal torque of the electric motor Nm	480	480
System output kW/HP	400/544	400/544
System torque Nm	750	750
Total battery capacity kWh	31,2	31,2
Acceleration 0-100 km/hs	4,7	4,7
Maximum speed km / h	250	250
Maximum electric speed km/h	140	140
Fuel consumption combined l/100 km (WLTP)	1,5-1,3	1,4-1,2
Combined CO₂ emissions g/km (WLTP)	33-29	31-27
Combined power consumption kWh/100 km (WLTP)	30,0-28,7	29,2-28,0
Electric range km (EAER, WLTP)	80-86	82-87
Price from euros	125.515,25 Euros	133.851,20 Euros