Large Suv
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé
R2 303 367 to R2 471 575List price, as at 2026-09-25, across the range
At a glance
These figures describe the GLE 450 d 4MATIC Coupé. Other derivatives in this range differ.
Power
270 kW
GLE 450 d 4MATIC Coupé only · DE-market source
Consumption
8.1 L/100km
GLE 450 d 4MATIC Coupé only · DE-market source
Boot
655 L
GLE 450 d 4MATIC Coupé only
Seats
5
DE-market source
Towing (braked)
2 700 kg
GLE 450 d 4MATIC Coupé only · DE-market source
Cover
5 years / 100 000 km
Maintenance plan
Derivatives in this range
As recorded for each derivative. "Not stated" means the figure is not recorded for that derivative, not that the vehicle lacks it.
| Derivative | Seats | Price | Spare wheel |
| GLE 450 d 4MATIC Coupé the specifications above describe this derivative |
5 | R2 303 367 | Not stated |
| GLE Coupé petrol derivative (exact SA designation not published by Mercedes-Benz SA) | 5 | R2 471 575 | Not stated |
Full specifications
The figures below describe the GLE 450 d 4MATIC Coupé. Other derivatives in this range differ.
| Engine capacity | 2.989 L · DE-market sourcenote3.0-litre turbodiesel inline-six with 48 V mild-hybrid assistance. |
| Cylinders | 6 · DE-market sourcenoteIn-line six. |
| Power | 270 kW · DE-market sourcenoteCombustion output; the 48 V starter-generator adds a short EQ Boost increment on top. |
| Torque | 750 Nm · DE-market sourcenoteMercedes-Benz DE figure for the same body and engine. |
| Transmission | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automaticnoteMercedes-Benz South Africa. |
| Gears | 9noteMercedes-Benz South Africa. |
| Drivetrain | AWDnote4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive with an off-road driving mode. |
| Consumption cycle | WLTP · DE-market sourcenoteMercedes-Benz DE figure for the same body and engine. |
| Fuel consumption | 8.1 L/100km · DE-market sourcenoteEuropean WLTP combined figure; Mercedes publishes a band of 7,3-8,1 l/100 km and the upper end is given here. No SA consumption figure is published. |
| Fuel tank | 85 LnoteMercedes-Benz South Africa. |
| Fuel grade | Diesel (50ppm)noteDiesel. Mercedes-Benz specifies a diesel engine; the grade shown is South Africa's 50 ppm low-sulphur diesel. |
| Range | 1 049 kmnoteCalculated from the 85-litre tank at the quoted combined consumption; not a manufacturer range claim. |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3 s · DE-market sourcenoteFive point three seconds from rest to 100 km/h. |
| CO2 emissions | 212 g/km · DE-market sourcenoteEuropean WLTP combined; Mercedes publishes 192-212 g/km and the upper end is given here. |
| Seats | 5 · DE-market sourcenoteTwo rows; the coupé body is not offered with a third row. |
| Doors | 5 · DE-market sourcenoteMercedes-Benz DE figure for the same body and engine. |
| Length | 4 940 mm · DE-market sourcenoteMercedes-Benz DE figure for the same body and engine. |
| Width | 2 018 mm · DE-market sourcenoteMercedes does not state whether mirrors are included in this figure. |
| Height | 1 729 mm · DE-market sourcenoteMercedes-Benz DE figure for the same body and engine. |
| Wheelbase | 2 935 mmnoteThe wheel centres sit 2 935 mm apart. |
| Ground clearance | 200 mmnoteAbout 200 mm of clearance under the body at its normal ride height; the air suspension can raise or lower it. |
| Boot (behind 2nd row) | 655 L · DE-market sourcenoteRear seats upright; this is a five-seat body, so it is also the load area behind the last row. |
| Boot (behind last row) | 655 LnoteTwo-row SUV: the space behind the last row is the space behind the second row. |
| Boot (seats folded) | 1 790 LnoteFolding the rear seats opens the load bay to 1 790 litres. |
| Kerb weight | 2 470 kg · DE-market sourcenoteEU kerb weight, which includes a 75 kg driver allowance. |
| Gross vehicle mass | 3 130 kg · DE-market sourcenoteMercedes-Benz DE figure for the same body and engine. |
| Payload | 660 kg · DE-market sourcenoteCarrying capacity, on the European measurement basis. |
| Towing (braked) | 2 700 kg · DE-market sourcenoteRated to tow 2 700 kg with a braked trailer. |
| Towing (unbraked) | 750 kg · DE-market sourcenoteRated to tow 750 kg without trailer brakes. |
| Safety rating | No crash-test rating for this versionnoteNo Global NCAP Africa result. The five-star result dates from 2019 and expired at the start of 2026, so it no longer describes this car. ANCAP has published no result for the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé. If it tests a version matching this specification, the result belongs on this page. |
| Airbags | 9noteAirbag count for this derivative. |
| Airbag positions | Not specified |
| Warranty | 5 yearsnoteManufacturer warranty term. |
| Warranty distance | 100 000 km · unverified 20 000 km/year · derived Compare warranties across all SUVs →noteWarranty distance cap. |
| Maintenance plan | 5 years / 100 000 km |
| How it is supplied | Included with the vehicle |
| Service interval (distance) | Not specified |
| Service interval (time) | Not specified |
| Spare wheel | Not stated Compare spare wheels across all SUVs → |
| Service network | ~48 authorised service points, as at 21 September 2026 In all 9 provinces. Compare service networks across all brands →noteBrand service-outlet count from the manufacturer's South African locator, same figure as the brand's other records. |
What we can't tell you yet
Everything below was searched for. Lines marked (unverified) show a figure that only one source gives, or that sources disagree on; the rest have not been published anywhere we could find for this version.
These gaps are recorded for the GLE 450 d 4MATIC Coupé. Other derivatives in this range differ.
- Ground clearance (unverified) — About 200 mm of clearance under the body at its normal ride height; the air suspension can raise or lower it.
- Boot (seats folded) (unverified) — Folding the rear seats opens the load bay to 1 790 litres.
- ANCAP rating — ANCAP has published no result for the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé. If it tests a version matching this specification, the result belongs on this page.
- Airbags (unverified) — Airbag count for this derivative.
- Airbag positions — Not published in the sources checked.
- Warranty (unverified) — Manufacturer warranty term.
- Warranty distance (unverified) — Warranty distance cap.
- Warranty distance unlimited (unverified) — Distance-capped.
- Service plan services — Not published in the sources checked.
- Service interval (distance) — No fixed service interval published for South Africa.
- Service interval (time) — No fixed service interval published for South Africa.
- Spare wheel — Not published in the sources checked.