![]() ![]() The 400 d unit produces 325bhp and 700Nm of torque, so even with that hefty kerbweight, the GLE Coupé will accelerate from 0-62mph in 5.7 seconds. It is superbly refined, though, and the 3.0-litre turbocharged in-line six-cylinder engine is a big part of that. The coupé element here is more about style than substance. Its handling is sufficient, with enough grip and security that, despite the ride height and the roll, it’s entirely reassuring, but it doesn’t engage or excite you – even for an SUV. On crowned, cambered roads there is some noticeable head toss because you sit high up and get rocked side to side, but the pleasing result is a cosseting, refined ride, even on standard 22-inch wheels. That’s partly due to the set-up, because the standard adaptive air suspension in its default Comfort mode is soft, allowing for a good deal of cushioning when it comes to absorbing bumps. Neither it nor the BMW is a driver’s car, but the GLE feels more lethargic to turn, while that weight doesn’t seem quite as well controlled in quicker corners. However, at 2,295kg, it’s still a tank, and the GLE Coupé feels it on the move to some degree. ![]() It’s 33 per cent more rigid than the older architecture, yet it’s no heavier, because it uses plenty of aluminium. The GLE Coupé’s MHA platform was designed especially for Mercedes’ SUVs.
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