AMG is the performance division of Mercedes but the AMG name is used broadly across the Mercedes range, including for the sporty AMG Line trim which, in the case of the GLE, brings a bodykit, enlarged alloy wheels and suspension settings tailored to give a more responsive drive. The GLE 350d diesel is available in the well-equipped AMG Line trim or more expensive Designo version, which adds a 360-degree parking camera, a panoramic sunroof, a Harman Kardon stereo, massaging front seats, upgraded upholstery and many other luxurious features. A lower roof and reduction in headroom means the GLE Coupe feels more car-like than the standard GLE, but handily the boot is almost the same size in both models and bigger than the BMW X6. The materials on display are attractive and everything feels sturdily constructed. The interior is closely based on the GLE, with the same clear layout and excellent COMAND infotainment system. It doesn’t cost much more than the diesel, yet getting from 0-62mph in 5.7 seconds, it’s significantly faster. For a short time, between 19, the M-Class was also built by Magna Steyr in Graz. In terms of size, it is slotted in between the smaller GLC-Class (based on the C-Class) and the larger GLS-Class, the latter with which it shares platforms. On the downside, the AMG GLE 63 can only return up to 23.7mpg, so the smaller petrol engine could be the one to go for, with economy of 30mpg. The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, formerly Mercedes-Benz M-Class, is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz since 1997.
