The GLE Coupé is the sloping-roof version of the GLE SUV. The facelifted C167 model went on sale in South Africa in October 2023 alongside the updated SUV, and it comes with the AMG Line exterior package as standard.
The Mercedes-Benz version is the GLE 450 d 4MATIC Coupé, which uses a six-cylinder turbodiesel with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance and 750 Nm of torque; the mild-hybrid system adds a brief overboost of 15 kW and 200 Nm. Petrol power comes from Mercedes-AMG in the form of the GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé, which uses a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged straight-six.
Both versions use a nine-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. The diesel produces 270 kW, while the AMG GLE 53 Coupé produces 320 kW and 560 Nm, with a claimed 0 to 100 km/h time of 5.0 seconds.
The South African range
- GLE 450 d 4MATIC Coupé: six-cylinder turbodiesel with 48-volt mild hybrid, 270 kW and 750 Nm
- Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo petrol with mild hybrid, 320 kW and 560 Nm
Good to know
- The AMG Line exterior package is standard on the coupé.
- Both local versions are all-wheel drive with a nine-speed automatic.
- An updated GLE Coupé, revealed in April 2026, is due in South Africa in 2027.
Range as listed on the Mercedes-Benz South Africa website on 18 October 2026. No prices are shown: specifications, availability and pricing change, so confirm with an authorised dealer. Written independently by Mercedes-Benz Owners; not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Mercedes-Benz.
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