Mercedes-Benz India has launched the GLE 300d 4Matic AMG Line at a base price of Rs 97.85 lakh (ex-showroom). The new AMG Line variant replaces the 300d entry-level diesel variant and brings a range of AMG-specific cosmetic updates.
- GLE 300d 4Matic AMG Line is the new entry variant
- Priced Rs 1.2 lakh higher than the GLE 300d that it replaces
Mercedes GLE 300d 4Matic AMG Line: what’s new?
The new GLE 300d 4Matic AMG Line sports 20-inch AMG alloy wheels finished in tremolite grey. It gets larger, perforated disc brakes at the front. Visual changes include an AMG front apron with chrome trim strip and an AMG rear apron with diffuser-look inserts in black and chrome trim strip.
It also gets the diamond grille with Mercedes-Benz three-pointed star pattern in chrome, single louvre painted in matt dark grey with chrome insert and black surround, sportier air inlets at the front, and AMG side skirts painted in vehicle colour. The changes come at an additional cost of Rs 1.2 lakh over the outgoing GLE 300d. The AMG Line variant is the new entry point to the Mercedes GLE diesel line-up.
Mercedes GLE 300d 4Matic AMG Line: powertrain
Powering the new 300d 4Matic AMG Line variant is the same 2.0-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine that produces 269hp and 550Nm of peak torque. There’s a 48V mild-hybrid integrated starter-generator (ISG), adding an additional 20hp and 200Nm to the peak outputs. The engine is mated to a 9-speed automatic gearbox. Mercedes claims that the diesel GLE can sprint from 0 to 100kph in 6.9 seconds before hitting its 230kph top speed.
Mercedes GLE: price, rivals
The GLE is now priced from Rs 97.85 lakh to Rs 1.15 crore (ex-showroom) and competes with the BMW X5, Audi Q7, Lexus RX and the Volvo XC90. If comfort is a priority and the rear seat is where you’ll spend most of your time, the GLE is a good fit. You can read our full review of the Mercedes GLE here.
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