The Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 Coupe will be available in two interations – a regular version with 571 hp and a sportier S version with 611 hp. It remains to be seen which variants make it to India.
Mercedes-Benz debuted the forth-generation GLE SUV early last year and then it was followed by the AMG GLE 63 SUV later in November. Now, Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the Coupé version of its new GLE 63. The Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 Coupe also uses a mild-hybrid powertrain for enhanced efficiency and acceleration.
The Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 Coupe is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged petrol V8 with a 48V starter-alternator. The mild-hybrid tech supplies an extra 22hp and 250Nm when required. The GLE 63 Coupe will be available in two interations – a regular version with 571 hp and a sportier S version with 611 hp. Mercedes-AMG claims a 0-100kph time of 3.8sec and a top speed of 280kph for the GLE 63 S Coupe.
The engine is paired to a 9-speed automatic gearbox and power is sent to all four wheels via Mercedes’ 4Matic+ four-wheel drive system. It also gets other sophisticated bits like active air suspension, active roll stabilisation and six driving modes that are available on the GLE 63. A seventh drive mode – Race – is exclusive to the S variant.
In terms of styling, the AMG GLE 63 Coupe is typically an AMG car, replete with a bold panamericana grille and restyled front end with a large splitter and black air intakes. In fact, the GLE 63 Coupe is mostly identical to the standard GLE 63 expect for the sharply raked roofline. At the rear, the 63 gains a black performance-style rear diffuser over the standard GLE Coupé, which houses a bespoke AMG twin-exit exhaust system.
There’s also an optional Night Package which turns the exhaust tips black, along with the side skirts, front splitter, mirror caps and window frames. Completing off the sinister looks are the large 22-inch bespoke wheels that are standard fitment on the more powerful AMG GLE 63 S Coupe.
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On the inside, the dashboard is identical to the standard GLE 63 SUV. The dashboard is adorned by a twin 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and the dashboard design is what we have come to see in newer Mercedes-Benz cars. It comes with Nappa leather seats, a sports steering wheel, carbon-effect trim elements and AMG badging throughout. Its also equipped to the brim with features you would expect from a Mercedes-AMG car.
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Late last month, Mercedes-Benz India announced prices for the new GLE (Rs 73.70 lakh-Rs 1.25 crore*), though earlier in January, it had confirmed that the SUV-coupé version would launch this year as well. As Mercedes only offered the previous-gen GLE Coupe in India in AMG 43 form, it remains to be seen which engine options will be offered this time around.
