SUVs & Trucks

Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe

White · Black interior · Gloss

The GLE 53 Coupe is the balanced AMG: an inline-six with electric assist that pulls smoothly from nothing, 4MATIC+ traction, and a sloped roofline that makes it the least van-like fast SUV here. White over black keeps it clean and low-key for something this quick. It suits long Arizona highway days better than almost anything else in the fleet.

At a glance

Year
2022
Make
Mercedes-AMG
Model
GLE 53 Coupe
Body
Coupe SUV
Exterior
White
Interior
Black
Engine
3.0L turbocharged inline-six with EQ Boost
Transmission
9-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4MATIC+ all-wheel drive

What makes it special

  • AMG inline-six with EQ Boost mild-hybrid assist, standard on the GLE 53
  • 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive as standard on the trim
  • White over black — the least conspicuous fast SUV in the fleet

Worth knowing

Mercedes quotes 429 horsepower for the GLE 53, and its EQ Boost starter-generator adds a short burst of electric assistance to fill in before the turbo spools.

Your Arizona experience

A comfortable group run to Sedona or Tucson, quick enough to enjoy the highway and roomy enough that nobody complains about it.