Ho Chi Minh City - At the 11th Vietnam Motor Show (VMS) taking place from 28th October to 1st November, Mercedes-Benz Vietnam (MBV) will present for the first time two highlight products – the GLE and the GLE Coupé. With subtle design and many passenger-oriented features, the new GLE/GLE Coupé are the most comprehensive choices in the mid-size luxury SUV segment for customers whether they ask for absolute comfort or driving experience. Especially, the GLE 400 4MATIC Coupé and the GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC Coupé are the first cars in the Vietnam market to be equipped with the 9G-TRONIC transmission.

The ML-Class was the best-selling SUV of the “three-pointed Star” brand with total sales of more than 1.6 million vehicles. Therefore, the new GLE implies itself lots of expectation of the manufacturer based in Stuttgart.

"State-of-the-art and efficient drive technology, combined with superior ride quality and the versatility and robustness typical for SUVs - the new GLE has all the ingredients to continue the success story of our best-seller", shared Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz Cars.

Modern design: The GLE is re-styled on most of exterior details based on the ‘Sensual Purity’ design language. The Full-LED headlamps with Intelligent Light System give the futuristic sense via the attractive day-time line and the fine lens inside. The front bumper is gently shaped with seamless curves connecting to the sides. Upright chromed radiator trim with centrally positioned Mercedes star indicates the dynamic nature of a SUV. The manliness of the GLE is built from the sinewy contoured powerdomes on the bonnet. From two sides, the fit & graceful 18-inch 10 twin-spoke light-alloy wheels make the car visually compact. The similarity between the GLE and the E-Class is clearly shown in the typical design of the LED tail-light. The twin chromed tailpipes integrated into the bumper shape a premium rear.

The GLE’s design combines both matured and modern elements. The GLE is courteous enough to conquer traditional customers, at the same time sophisticated with its “Sensual Purity” DNA attracting young & tech-savvy drivers.

Advanced drive technologies: The whole interacting space of the driver on the new GLE has been re-designed with leading technologies of Mercedes-Benz. The KEYLESS-START function will become the standard feature on all GLE variants. The freestanding tablet-inspired 8-inch screen brings better visibility and an ideal watching position. The pre-installation for navigation systems & GPS makes it more convenient for customers to upgrade whenever needed. All parking and reversing maneuvers are more leisured with the valuable supports from the Reversing Camera and the Active Parking Assist system. Especially, the COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS (CPA Plus) system helps the drivers prevent or mitigate entirely the result of a collision with the vehicle in front thanks to the automatic brake assist function.

Superior ride quality: You have a sporty driving style, you want to conquer harsh terrains, or even setup your own specifications – no problem with the new GLE. All demands will be satisfactory with the DYNAMIC SELECT comprising 5 different transmission modes: "Comfort", "Sport", "Slippery", "Individual" and “Off-road”. The suspension with selective damping system assures the smoothness and linear feedbacks from the road surface to the driver. The Direct-Steer system adds to the comfort of speed-sensitive power steering by using a ratio which varies with the steering angle. This results in a more agile response to steering wheel input, and reduces the steering effort. Driving along the coast or crossing the windswept cable-stayed bridges will no longer be a concern as the GLE is equipped with the Crosswind Assist system, which helps the car to stay on course & balanced in strong, gusting cross-winds.

Customer-orientated with customization possibility: With the price of 3.299 billion VND (including VAT), the GLE 400 4MATIC is a worth-buying midsize luxury SUV with numerous valuable features as standard. However, if all of these are not satisfied enough for customers, the open list with more than 20 items/functions will help them to build a complete GLE by their own.

Or else, they can choose the GLE 400 4MATIC Exclusive with additional equipment thoroughly selected for Vietnamese customers – at the price of 3.599 billion VND.

+ Exquisite in every detail: The GLE 400 4MATIC Exclusive drives in style with the 19-inch 5 twin-spoke light-alloy wheels with two-color design that create beautiful lighting effect when moving at night. The car addresses its ‘Exclusive’ nature via the high-gloss black poplar wood trim (in combination with brown/grey interior) or high-gloss brown eucalyptus wood trim (in combination with the rest of interiors). Passengers inside will be guaranteed a private & comfortable space as all rear & rear-side windows come with the heat-insulating & dark-tinted glass.

+ Unsurpassed convenience: Getting in the GLE 400 4MATIC Exclusive is now quieter & easier with the power closing doors. The concern of a sweaty-back on long journeys is no longer an issue with climatised front seats. Drivers are more confident on new routes being supported from the GPS Navigation with integrated Vietnam map. The audiophile experience of passengers will be enhanced to the next level by the Harman Kardon® Logic 7® surround sound system with 14 speakers and total output of 830 watts.

“The new GLE will be an integral part of your success story”, said
Mr. Dirk Adelmann, Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars.

Perfect design between SUV & Coupé: GLE Coupé’s design is a combination between the solidity of classic SUVs and the enchanting curves on four-door coupés. With its muscular wings, large wheel arches, high beltline and generous ground clearance, this model raises the concept of a full-size four-door coupé to a new level. From the front, the GLE Coupé presents a typical Mercedes Coupe grille with a black single louvre. Its sexy rear is designed to emphasize the width via the expansive chrome panel & the LED taillight shape. A discreet reference to the SUV genes is provided by the harmoniously integrated, illuminated running boards.

Higher efficiency & smoothness with the 9G-TRONIC transmission: The 9G-TRONIC transmission will be a standard feature on both two versions GLE 400 4MATIC Coupé & GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC Coupé. 9G-TRONIC is the world's first nine-speed automatic transmission in the premium segment to feature a hydrodynamic torque converter. Its high efficiency helps to reduce fuel consumption by up to 6.5 %. The transmission provides a completely different level of comfort and dynamism right at low-revs. The reduced intervals between the gears mean swifter gear changes and even greater spontaneity and agility. The shifting process is almost imperceptible gear changes to drivers and passengers.

Pure driving experience on the GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC Coupé: With GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC Coupé, Mercedes-AMG is launching the new AMG Sport model product line. This is positioned between AMG Line and Mercedes-AMG Performance vehicles and enables customers to gain entry into the world of high performance cars. That’s why the GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC Coupé is enhanced noticeably in terms of agility, performance and distinct design as well.

Sporty character of the GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC Coupé is strongly defined via exterior details: front/rear AMG apron with silver chrome splitter; ‘AMG’ badge on the front wings; perforated brake discs at front & caliper covers with 'Mercedes-Benz' lettering; beltline and window weather-strip trim in black, AMG Spoiler lip, and the typical 21-inch AMG 5 twin-spoke light-alloy wheels.


Thanks to the new 3.0-litre V6 biturbo engine generating 367 hp and maximum torque of 520 Nm, the GLE 450 AMG provides high sporty performance as shown by this dynamic acceleration value: it takes just 5.7 seconds to get from 0 to 100 km/h. This output is 34 hp and 40 Nm higher than the GLE 400 4MATIC Coupé.

The vehicle comes with the AIRMATIC package including an air suspension, infinitely variable adaptive damping system (ADS Plus) and automatic level control. In SPORT mode the body is lowered by 15 mm and a further 10 mm in SPORT+ mode. As is customary for AMG, a special sports exhaust system was designed for the GLE 450. The engine sound is powerful and acoustically underscores the sports mode. The emotional double-declutching functions during downshifts and the "exhaust rumbling" in overrun mode provide the fitting accompaniment.

The GLE 400 4MATIC Coupé & the GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC Coupé are priced in turns 3,599 & 3,999 billion VND (including VAT).