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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 450e 4MATIC

SUV · 3.0L Turbo I6 PHEV · AWD

82/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine3.0L Turbo I6 PHEV
Horsepower375 hp
Torque406 lb-ft
0–60 mph5.2 sec
Top speed130 mph
DrivetrainAWD
Seats5
Combined MPG31 mpg (30 city / 33 hwy)
Range471 miles
MSRP$77,500
Body styleSUV

The verdict

What's good

  • Generous electric-only commuting range
  • Swoopy coupe styling stands out
  • Library-quiet at speed
  • Smooth blend of gas and electric power

What's not

  • Curved roof limits rear headroom
  • Battery cuts into trunk room
  • Extra battery weight dulls agility
  • Needs nightly plugging-in to shine

The engine

M256

3.0L Turbo I6 Plug-in Hybrid

Mercedes pairs its silky M256 straight-six with a plug-in hybrid system for long electric-only range plus a strong, refined combined punch — luxury that can glide silently or surge hard.

The straight-six was revived in 2017 specifically because its natural balance and packaging suit electrification; in PHEV form it offers some of the longest electric ranges of any plug-in hybrid.

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