Overview
Armed with a 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 engine, a single motor electric system, and an 8.8 kWh battery, fused to a 7-speed automatic transmission, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Plug-In Hybrid SUV makes 436 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 329 horsepower while the electric motor manages 114 horsepower. This powertrain helps the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Plug-In Hybrid cover 0-60 in 5.3 seconds. You can drive the GLE-Class Plug-In Hybrid for 12 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for small trips in the city. Combined, the GLE-Class Plug-In Hybrid achieves an impressive 43 MPGe while getting 21 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP $65,550, the GLE-Class Plug-In Hybrid makes a formidable competitor in the midsize SUV segment, competing with the likes of the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid, the BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid SUV, and the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid SUV.
