Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the new Mercedes-Benz GLE400e 4Matic, priced at RM498,888 on the road without insurance. Locally assembled (CKD) in Malaysia, this marks the introduction of a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain for the GLE in the country — putting it more in line with its key rivals.
The new Mercedes-Benz GLE400e 4Matic is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 252 hp and 400 Nm. This is paired with an electric motor generating 156 hp and 440 Nm, allowing for a total system output of 381 hp and 650 Nm.
Power is sent to all four wheels through the marque’s 4Matic all-wheel drive system and a nine-speed 9G-Tronic automatic transmission. As a result, the GLE400e accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 210 km/h.
Thanks to it being a PHEV, the GLE400e can travel up to 114 km under the WLTP test cycle. To charge it up, the car supports up to 11 kW of AC charging and can be done so via a wallbox charger or the portable charger provided.
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As part of the new GLE facelift, it sports new front headlights with daytime-running light designs and new taillights that no longer feature the triangular light signatures. Fitted with the AMG Line exterior package as standard, it features a sportier bumper design, a new diamond pin front grille, and chrome trim around the side. Standard exterior equipment are as such:
- Multibeam LED headlights with Adaptive Highbeam Plus
- LED taillights
- LED daytime-running lights
- 21-inch five-spoke AMG alloy wheels
- AMG Line exterior package
- Chrome trims around the window sills
- Exterior illuminated running boards with rubber studs
- Roof rails
- Chrome trim on the bumpers
Moving inside, the GLE400e features Mercedes-Benz’s new generation of multi-function steering wheel with touch controls. This is accompanied by dual 12.3-inch displays for the instrument cluster and central infotainment display. They run on Mercedes-Benz’s MBUX system and support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Standard features of the car’s interior are as follows:
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch central infotainment display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wireless charging pad
- Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel
- Anthracite open-pore oak wood trim
- Artico man-made leather upholstery with Microcut microfibre
- Power-adjustable front and rear seats
- Heated front seats
- Panoramic sunroof
- Interior Chrome Package
- Electric Sunblinds in rear doors
- Thermotronic automatic climate control
- 64-colour ambient lighting
- Burmester premium sound system with Dolby Atmos
- Panoramic sliding sunroof
- 5 USB-C ports
The Mercedes-Benz GLE400e 4Matic+ comes standard with the MBUX Navigation premium mapping system with an augmented-reality (AR) display. It also benefits from the marque’s Driving Assistance Package Plus, which includes:
- Active Distance Assist Distronic
- Active Steering Assist
- Active Lane Keeping Assist
- Blind Spot Assist
- Exit Warning Function
- Active Parking Package with Parktronic
- 360-degree camera
- GUARD 360 vehicle protection with Digital Extras
- Anti-theft alarm system
- Guard 360-degree vehicle protection plus
- Interior monitoring system
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
The Mercedes-Benz GLE400e 4Matic is available in 3 colour choices: Obsidian black, Selenite grey, High-tech silver, and Manufacktur Opalite white — the latter available with a surcharge. The car is priced from RM498,888 on the road, without insurance and is inclusive of a four-year unlimited mileage warranty and an eight-year warranty for the battery.
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