Comparison - Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe AMG GLE 53 2021 - vs - Audi Q8 competition plus 2022

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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe AMG GLE 53 2021

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Make:

Mercedes-Benz

Audi

Model:

GLE-Class Coupe

Average Price:

76,500

Updated:

24 Jul 2020

80,900

Updated:

27 Aug 2023

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2022

Total Seating:

Transmission:

9-speed Shiftable Automatic

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

22.50gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Black

#0A0E11

Polar White

#EDEDEF

Obsidian Black metallic

#383435

Iridium Silver metallic

#8E8F91

Mojave Silver metallic

#7C7C7C

Lunar Blue metallic

#3F4962

Brilliant Blue metallic

#345FA6

Emerald Green metallic

#4F6763

Selenite Grey metallic

#84898D

designo® Cardinal Red metallic

#912024

Diamond White metallic

#EBEAE8

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

Pros
Refined and silky inline-six,
punchy acceleration,
modern and high-budget interior.

Cons
Opting for the coupe version costs $4150 and reduces practicality,
optional extras can bring the total to more than six figures,
BMW offers a twin-turbo V-8 at this price point.

By:

caranddriver.com

Fully redesigned for 2021.AMG GLE 53 makes 429 hp from a turbo inline six-cylinder.AMG GLE 63 S cranks out 603 hp from a twin-turbo V8.EQ Boost adds up to 21 hp and 184 lb-ft.

Pros
Premium-feeling well-trimmed interior
Many standard safety and technology features
Effortless acceleration from either engine

Cons
Roofline compromises backseat headroom
Cargo space is similar to a compact SUV's
Only two trim levels available
On-road performance abilities limit off-road capability

By:

edmunds.com

Pros
Super smooth inline-six
Stunning interior
Capable handling
Good list of standard options
Improved styling over previous generation

Cons
It can get expensive when you add options
Limited practicality compared to GLE SUV
Fuel consumption suffers under hard driving

By:

carbuzz.com

Pros
Entertaining to drive,
ride is terrific regardless of wheel size,
palatial interior with plenty of tech.

Cons
Acceleration lags at city speeds,
some practicality sacrificed for style,
lower touchscreen controls are distracting.

By:

caranddriver.com

Pros
Spacious, high-end interior
Powerful engine lineup
Balanced ride and handling
Mostly intuitive tech features

Cons
Poor fuel economy
High starting price

By:

usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

18.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

23.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.00L

Torque:

384ft-lbs

at 1 800rpm

369ft-lbs

at 1 370rpm

Horsepower:

429hp

at 6 100rpm

335hp

at 5 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

39.40Feet

43.50Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

yes

On steering wheel:

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Transmission controls and audio controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

194.40in

196.60in

Width:

79.40in

78.50in

Height:

70.20in

67.20in

Ground Clearance:

5.80in

Front Track:

66.20in

66.10in

Rear Track:

66.60in

Wheel Base:

117.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.10

Rear Head Room:

38.10

Front Leg Room:

41.60in

Rear leg room:

40.20in

Front Shoulder Room:

59.50in

Rear Shoulder room:

58.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

23.00cu.ft

60.70cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

7700lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

30.50cu.ft

Curb Weight:

5254.00lbs

4960.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Hands-Free Entry

Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

Heated Mirrors

4 one-touch power windows

1st row power glass extended moonroof

2nd row fixed glass moonroof

Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

10 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Sport Front Seats

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Leatherette

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

10 -Way Power Driver Seat

Driver Seat Thigh Extension

Leather

Bucket front seats

8-way power driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

2 memorized driver seat settings

8-way power passenger seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Multi-level heated driver seat

Multi-level heated passenger seat

Ventilated driver seat

Ventilated passenger seat

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Reclining Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Folding center armrest

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding center armrest

Multi-level heated

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

Multi-Link Front Suspension

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Multi-Link Rear Suspension

Suspension Info:

Self-leveling AMG RIDE CONTROL+ based on AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System Plus (ADS Plus)

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Four zone climate control

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

590 Watts Stereo Output

Burmester Premium Brand Stereo System

Burmester Premium Brand Speakers

Speed Sensitive Volume Control

2 Subwoofer(S)

6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB Connection

13 Total Speakers

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

Bang & Olufsen premium brand speakers

730 watts stereo output

17 speakers

USB connection

Speed sensitive volume control

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated Front Disc

Ventilated discs

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Blind Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Brake Drying

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Rear center 3-point belt

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Post-collision safety system

Pre-collision safety system

Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system

Lane keep assist

Options

Packages:

Warmth And Comfort Package

AMG® DYNAMIC PLUS Package

Air Balance Package

AMG® Night Package

Acoustic Comfort Package

ENERGIZING Package Plus

Driver Assistance Package PLUS

Exterior Options:

Trailer Hitch (Class III)

AMG® Performance Exhaust System

Illuminated Running Boards

22" AMG® Forged Cross-Spoke Matte Black Wheels

Soft Close Doors

Heated Windshield Washer System

Illuminated Star

Wheel Locking Bolts

21" AMG® Twin 5-Spoke Wheels W/Black Accents

22" AMG® Forged Cross-Spoke Wheels

Surround View System

Chrome Door Handle Inserts

AMG® High-Performance Braking System W/Silver Calipers

Interior Options:

MBUX Interior Assistant

4-Zone Climate Control

Burmester® High-End 3D Surround Sound System

Speed Limit Assist

Red Seat Belts

Multicontour Front Seats W/Massage

Heated 2nd Row Seats

Black DINAMICA Headliner

Heated And Cooled Front Cup Holders

Ventilated Front Seats

AMG® Performance Steering Wheel In DINAMICA

Rapid Heating Front Seats

Heated Steering Wheel

Black Seat Belts

MBUX Augmented Video For Navigation

Topstitched MB-Tex Upper Dash And Door Trim

AMG® Head-Up Display

AMG® DRIVE UNIT

AMG® Performance Steering Wheel In Nappa/DINAMICA

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Tatufo Brown/Black, premium leather

#756C6C

Classic Red/Black, premium leather

#932216

Black,Exclusive, premium leather

#08090E

Classic Red/Black Exclusive, premium leather

#932216

Tatufo Brown/Black Exclusive, premium leather

#756C6C

Black, premium leather

#08090E

Black,Exclusive w/Diamond Stitching premium leather

#08090E

Black w/Red Top Stitching, leatherette

#08090E

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General

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Also called:

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Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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