The best feature of the GLE is its high-class interior. There are multiple choices for seat and interior materials as well as the trim. The options will overwhelm many and delight some. The two-pane panoramic sunroof is a must-have- Edmunds
Seating and Comfort
GLE offers a multitude of features and traces of fancy luxury, you will be bombarded with lucrative choices, however, you may cross your budget's redline if not refrain. The GLE feature a lot of space both on the front and the rear end, you won't feel claustrophobic at all. Those who love to make full use of their cabin will love the GLE. As far as interior quality goes, the cabin is dominated by quality material. There are hardly any cheap plastics or rattling noise.
The front seats of the 2020 GLE 400 are softly contoured and provide ample support for long highway cruise. The driver seat is 10-way power adjustable including 4-way power lumbar adjustments and memory functionality provides comfortable driving positions effortlessly.
Model
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Mercedes-Benz GLE 400
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BMW X5 xDrive 40i
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Lexus RX 350
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Cadillac TX5 (Standard)
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Porsche Cayenne
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Maserati Levante
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Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI Premium Quattro suv
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Passenger capacity
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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7
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Passenger Volume (ft cube)
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108.6
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40/60/39.8
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121.36
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104.5
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N/A |
N/A |
39.9/59.5/41.7
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Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
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40.4/58.5/40.3
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40/58.1/37.4
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39.4/57.8/44.1
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38.4/58.3/41.2
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N/A |
N/A |
38.8/58.5/38.8
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Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
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38.5/58.4/38.4
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N/A |
39.1/57.6/38
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36.0/56.2/39.5
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N/A
|
N/A |
N/A |
However, on the flipside, the rear seats are suitable only for two due to the center armrest which might make the third passenger uncomfortable during long journeys.
Interior Features
Here is a list of the standout features-
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Power-adjustable steering wheel
- Heated front seats
- 10-way power driver seat (with four-way power lumbar adjustment and memory functions), simulated leather upholstery
- Mercedes' COMAND electronics interface (with an 8-inch display)
- Eight-speaker audio system with a CD player and two USB ports.
- Rearview camera
- Automatic wipers
- Mercedes' Mbrace telematics system.
Infotainment
The infotainment looks futuristic and complicated at first but is very intuitive to use. The COMMAND controller interface is a boon for the driver. Navigating through various options of the infotainment easy but you need to be coached first. The bulk of the features are accessed through the rotary knob, other features have physical switched for the same.
The standard infotainment system consists of:
- Eight-speaker audio system with a CD player and two USB ports.
- 8-inch heads-up display
- USB port
- Bluetooth
- Radio
- CD Player
Cargo
The 2020 GLE 400 offers ample cargo space, enough to be a workaday SUV and even pack for fishing in the weekend. The power tailgate is standard and the practical layout of rear seats which lay down almost flat facilitates for a nice even cargo floor. You get a standard cargo bay of 38.2 cubic feet.
Model
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Mercedes-Benz GLE 400
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BMW X5 xDrive 40i
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Lexus RX 350
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Cadillac TX5 (Standard)
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Porsche Cayenne
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Maserati Levante
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Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI Premium Quattro suv
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Behind 2nd row (ft.cube)
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38.2
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33.9
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18.4
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30.0
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27.1
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19.4
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14.8
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Behind 1st row (ft.cube)
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80.3
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N/A
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56.3
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63.0
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N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
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The GLE 400trails just behind the Acura MDX in terms of space availability and the Lexus RX 400and the Cadillac TX5 don't even stand close to the GLE in cargo capacity.
The GLE with its class-leading torque (273 lb-ft) makes way for the enormous amount of towing capacity (6600 lbs). All other rivals are merely visible to compete in this segment with Acura MDX towing 5000 lbs whereas Lexus RX 400and Cadillac TX5 both 3500 lbs which are almost half to that of the GLE 350.