HiTLeR Posted September 22, 2020 Posted September 22, 2020 People Also Ask Where is the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S built? The Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S is built in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, using hand-assembled engines shipped over the Atlantic from the AMG factory in Affalterbach, Germany. What is the top speed of the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S? Mercedes says the GLE 63 S has an electronically limited top speed of 174 mph. Is the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S a hybrid? In a sense the GLE 63 S is a hybrid, because the electric motor / generator between engine and transmission produces 21 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. But it’s not really used to propel the car. In addition to powering the 48-volt electrical system, the motor / generator adds power at takeoff for easier starts while also adding power during upshifts to make them smoother. Interestingly, the electric motor - which is responsible for the smoothest and quickest automatic restarts we’ve ever felt - also helps control the idle speed of the gasoline engine. What are the GLE 63’s seven drive modes? The GLE 63’s seven drive modes are Comfort, Sport, Sport +, Individual, Race, Trail and Sand. The settings range from maximum comfort to peak agility, with Trail and Sand tailored to keep the GLE 63 S safely moving in those specific conditions. What is AMG Active Ride Control? The AMG-specific Active Ride Control uses electromechanical actuators in the front and rear anti-roll bars to effectively minimize body roll while the GLE 63 is cornering. The quick-acting actuators, which can soften or stiffen the anti-roll bars, also aid ride comfort by compensating for one-sided bumps. KBB Editors’ Overview AMG is at it again, this time updating the 2021 GLE 63 S SUV with a powerful new engine, superb adaptive air suspension and enormous brakes that will seemingly never fade. Under the hood is the real star, a hand-built twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 supplemented by an integrated starter / generator that aids acceleration while also smoothing gearshifts and providing the smoothest automatic restarts we’ve ever felt. The monster 603-horsepower engine also benefits from an electric auxiliary compressor that eliminates turbo lag. All that power reaches the GLE 63's wheels via a paddle-shifted 9-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential, and the full-time 4Matic all-wheel-drive system can send as much as 50 percent of the power to the front wheels if needed. What’s more, the solid chassis benefits from active anti-roll bars that effectively eliminate body roll, and the massive 21-inch wheels cover huge front brake rotors clamped by massive 6-piston calipers that look like they could stop a train. At the same time, this incredibly potent Mercedes SUV coddles as you'd expect, with rich Nappa leather and firmly bolstered seats mounted in a high-quality 5-seat interior with a digital color dash, multiple shades of ambient interior lighting and all the latest infotainment and safety technologies. It’s hard to find fault with the big and expensive GLE, whose active air suspension can be pillow-soft or sporty-firm, dependent on what the driver wants. Indeed, the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S is a special vehicle. It’s priced that way, too. And when we drive one, we marvel at how a vehicle so big and heavy manages to be so fast, sporty and practical. You won’t see many of these almighty Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 SUVs on the road, which explains part of its attraction. Driving the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S With 603 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque, the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S rockets to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and hits an electronically limited top speed of 174 mph. Is this a big 5-seat SUV that weighs well over 4,000 pounds, or some exotic sports car? In a way, it's both. With is tremendous power, beautifully tuned suspension and massive brakes, the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S is totally at home on twisty mountain roads. But at the same time, when driven with a gentle right foot, this Mercedes is very much a refined 5-seat SUV with all the impressive family credentials of a GLE 350. Although you can hear the engine's roar, it's just enough to let you know something special is under the hood. You’ll also feel noticeable tuning differences (transmission, steering, suspension, throttle) among the various available drive modes. “Big” is the operative word here. You’ll find the GLE 63 S to be big on power, big on grip, big on brakes, big on comfort, big on luxury, big on refinement and big on modern safety and infotainment technologies. That’s why we like it. Favorite Features AMG V8 WITH EQ BOOST This potent V8 engine, with twin turbochargers nestled in its vee, puts out 603 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque in a smooth, almost hydraulic fashion. It’s aided by an electric starter / generator between the engine and transmission that puts out 21 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque to assist takeoffs, smoothen gearshifts and create the silkiest automatic restarts we’ve ever felt. This engine also boasts an auxiliary electric blower, a supercharger of sorts, that eliminates turbo lag. AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL This GLE 63 S’s suspension is superb. In addition to active damping with Comfort, Sport and Sport + modes, it has pneumatic load leveling and quick-acting anti-roll bars that effectively eliminate body roll while the vehicle is cornering. In Trail and Sand modes, the vehicle is raised 2.16 inches for added ground clearance. 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Interior The GLE 63 S has a sporty but elegant interior with excellent room front and rear. Rich Nappa leather covers the well-bolstered seats, which sport an AMG badge on their backrests. Adding to the luxurious ambience is standard ambient lighting, in 64 available hues. The GLE 63’s steering wheel is the latest 3-spoke unit from AMG, with a thick, leather-lined rim and buttons that allow for quick changes of the drive modes and cruise-control functions. Also prominent is the center console, an attractive leather-covered affair with two prominent grab handles and an AMG-specific control panel for various switches and controls. Pedals covered in brushed stainless steel enhance the sporty look, along with illuminated doorsills and black floormats sporting the AMG logo. All the interior materials are top-notch, and the designers have done a great job of creating an aesthetic that’s at once sporty and luxurious. 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Exterior Can we all agree that the GLE 63 S is a handsome vehicle? We particularly like the AMG-specific radiator grille, with its prominent vertical louvers. We also like the strong creases in the hood, and how the front air dam is lined with silvery chrome trim. Along the side, you can see how the GLE 63's side skirts, sideview mirrors and flared wheel arches are all painted body color, so they blend into the muscular body. Note how the 21- and 22-inch wheels don’t look overly massive in the GLE 63’s bold wheel arches. In back, a new rear bumper has a diffuser with silver trim that emphasizes the width of this SUV, and the look is completed by twin rectangular exhaust outlets along with an AMG-specific roof spoiler. 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Standard Features Besides the powerful hand-built engine with the integrated starter / generator and a 9-speed automatic transmission, the GLE 63 S is packed with standard features. Mechanically, this means active engine mounts, 4Matic all-wheel drive, a locking rear differential and pneumatic AMG suspension with active damping. Additionally, the 63 S has a huge instrument cluster / media display that looks not unlike an elongated iPad laid on its side. Moreover, this potent 2-row Mercedes SUV is equipped with a navigation system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, massaging front seats and a Burmester surround-sound stereo. There are 64 colors of interior ambient lighting, plus wireless smartphone charging and active LED headlights with adaptive high-beam assist. Automatic emergency braking and a blind-sport monitor add some standard safety. 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Options Stand-alone options on the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S abound. Highlights include AMG carbon-fiber trim ($ 1,590), a carbon-fiber engine cover ($ 1,600), 22-inch AMG cross-spoke wheels ($ 1,250), a black Dinamica roof liner ($ 1,600), a panoramic sunroof ($ 1,000) and 4 -zone climate control ($ 760). Similarly, there are numerous options packages. The MBUX Technology Package, with a huge head-up display and augmented video support for the navigation instructions, is $ 1,450. If you want lane-keep assist and several other active safety technologies, they’re available in the $ 1,700 Driver Assistance Package Plus. Other groupings include a Warmth and Comfort Package ($ 1,050) with heated door panels, armrests and center console, plus an Acoustic Comfort Package ($ 1,100) that includes extra cabin insulation and a special infrared-reflecting film on the windshield. 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Engine Although the previous GLE 63 S had a larger twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8, the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 in the new 2021 GLE 63 S puts out more horsepower and torque: 603 (vs 577) and 627 (vs 561) . The aluminum-block engine has intelligent-cylinder management, which means that cylinders two, three, five and eight are shut down in low-load situations to save fuel. The transition from eight cylinders to four is unnoticeable, but a graphic on the dash illuminates when you’re in 4-cylinder mode. The engine also features an integral starter / generator plus a powerful electric auxiliary compressor that supplements the exhaust-driven turbochargers andinates eliminating turbo lag. Active engine mounts do their part as well - they’re soft for around-town comfort, but they get firmer for a sportier feel whenever the GLE 63 S is being driven hard. The one available transmission is a paddle-shift 9-speed automatic with a torque converter. 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 603 horsepower @ 5,750-6,500 rpm 627 lb-ft of torque @ 2,500-4,500 rpm EPA city / highway fuel economy (estimated): 15/19 mpg How Much Does the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Cost? The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S, which goes on sale in the summer of 2020, has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $ 113,950. The particular 63 S that KBB sampled, a well-equipped model painted Selenite Gray Metallic and equipped with many of the options listed above, had a final price of $ 131,935, which includes a $ 995 destination fee. For comparison purposes, a BMW X5 M, with 567 horsepower, starts at $ 105,100, while the 541-horsepower Porsche Cayenne Turbo begins at $ 126,500. Also worth noting: The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, with 707 horsepower, starts at about $ 88,000. Before ordering your 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S, check the KBB.com Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area are paying for theirs. Traditionally, Mercedes has had strong resale values. Which Model is Right for Me? 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 603-horsepower twin-turbo V8 EQ Boost starter / generator 4Matic all-wheel drive AMG seats w / Nappa leather Massive 6-piston front brakes 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Safety Technology Active Driving Assistant This standard system on the 2021 GLE 63 S includes active cruise control with Stop & Go, plus Active Steering Assist, which automatically steers the vehicle to keep it in its lane, even on roads with unclear (or no) lines. Active Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist provides the driver with visual and audible alerts whenever a turn signal is activated and there’s a vehicle in the GLE 63’s blind spot. Pre-Safe Impulse Side If the GLE 63 senses a side impact, this system preventatively moves the driver or front passenger 2.75 inches toward the center of the vehicle to lessen the impact load on the occupant. This is accomplished via instantaneous inflation of the seat's side bolster.
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