2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 43

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Rating7.1

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Midsize SUV
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$67,750
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 27, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

The cabin is quite spacious with the superior build quality

Stiff suspension setup is not as comfortable as its rivals

It gets an additional 23 horsepower

Extensive list of safety and luxury features

Lowest fuel economy in its segment

Incredible acceleration from the turbocharged V6 engine

Specs & Features

$67,750

price

385 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

384 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

torque

9-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

3.0L 6cyl AWD 9A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 43 SUV is a proud member of the midsize SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the BMW X5 xDrive 50i, the Porsche Cayenne, and the Land Rover Range Rover Sport SE. With just one trim, the AMG GLE 43 starts off at a base price of MSRP $67,750. Its 3.0L turbocharged V6 engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 385 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 5.6 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 7,200 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the AMG GLE 43 manages to get a combined EPA rating of 19 MPG, a poor number for the class, giving its rivals an edge. It also has a ground clearance of 7.2 inches.

Buying Advice

The Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 43 is a high-performance version of the regular GLE that takes the sweet spot between the base version and the most extreme GLE 63 AMG. It’s like a baby version of the GLE63 AMG. As for the features, the GLE 43 comes with an AMG-tuned adaptive air suspension, simulated leather upholstery, exterior styling upgrades, 20-inch wheels, a sport exhaust, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and so forth.

Trims

    Base
    $67,750 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Mb-Tex leatherette Seat trim
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

Compare to similar cars

Price

$67,750

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.12

Horsepower

385 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

384 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$41,500- $52,100

Gasoline

7.58

252 hp @ 5000 rpm

273 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

5

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$195,000- $298,000

Gasoline

8.49

600 hp @ 5000 rpm

664 lb.-ft. @ 1350 rpm

5

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$57,200- $74,050

Gasoline

7.79

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

5

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$62,950- $77,700

Gasoline

7.23

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

5

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$42,065- $63,200

Gasoline

7.99

247 hp @ 5500 rpm

269 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

5

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$74,050- $90,750

Gasoline

8.81

345 hp @ 5750 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$70,500

Gasoline

7.78

385 hp @ 6100 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

5

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$60,600- $161,600

Gasoline

7.56

300 hp @ 6300 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$102,550

Gasoline

7.64

550 hp @ 5250 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 43 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.8 sec--
    3.5 sec12.0 sec-
    3.98 sec--
    4.1 sec--
    4.25 sec--
    4.49 sec--

    2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 43 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      17 mpg23 mpg19 mpg24.6 gal.418.2/565.8 mi.
      2018 Audi Q5

      Ranked #1

      23 mpg27 mpg25 mpg18.5 gal.425.5/499.5 mi.
      22 mpg27 mpg24 mpg16.6 gal.365.2/448.2 mi.
      2018 BMW X6

      Ranked #3

      18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg22.4 gal.403.2/560 mi.
      2018 BMW X5

      Ranked #3

      18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg22.4 gal.403.2/560 mi.
      18 mpg24 mpg20 mpg26.4 gal.475.2/633.6 mi.

      2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 43 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        189.6 in.78.9 in.69.5 in.7.5 in.114.8 in.
        202.4 in.78.7 in.68.6 in.9.7 in.117.9 in.
        197 in.77.5 in.66.1 in.10 in.118.3 in.
        2018 BMW X6

        Ranked #3

        193.8 in.78.3 in.67 in.8.3 in.115.5 in.
        193.6 in.78.9 in.67.6 in.7 in.114.8 in.

        2018 BMW X6 M

        Ranked #5

        193.3 in.78.3 in.66.5 in.8.1 in.115.5 in.

        2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 43 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.
          2018 BMW X6

          Ranked #1

          26.6 cu.ft.164.4 cu.ft.59.7 cu.ft.
          38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.
          38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.
          38.6 cu.ft.-79.5 cu.ft.
          38.6 cu.ft.-79.5 cu.ft.

          2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 43 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            80.3 cu.ft.38.2 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.-
            80.3 cu.ft.38.2 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.-
            79.5 cu.ft.38.6 cu.ft.79.5 cu.ft.-
            2018 BMW X5

            Ranked #4

            15.3 cu.ft.35.8 cu.ft.12.9 cu.ft.-
            80.3 cu.ft.38.2 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.-
            62.9 cu.ft.23.6 cu.ft.62.9 cu.ft.-

            2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 43 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              7200 lbs.1650 lbs.4987 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1707 lbs.4488 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1786 lbs.5379 lbs.
              7200 lbs.1543 lbs.5379 lbs.
              7200 lbs.1486 lbs.5203 lbs.
              7200 lbs.1486 lbs.5225 lbs.

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