NAIAS 2015: Mercedes GLE450 AMG Coupe First AMG Sport Model

Cameron Aubernon
by Cameron Aubernon

Those who love the AMG badge, yet aren’t ready to take the plunge, now have the Mercedes GLE450 AMG to consider [Live photos now available – CA].

The first model from the new AMG Sport line, the crossover is powered by a re-tuned 3-liter turbo V6 derived from the standard GLE. The tuning brings out 362 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque, which is funnelled to all corners — the rear corners receiving the most power — through a nine-speed automatic. Nought to 60 comes in 4.9 seconds, 0.7 seconds slower than the V8-powered Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S.

Other features include: adaptive sport suspension; five drive modes, including a mode based on the driver’s own preferences; 21-inch wheels with 22-inch wheels optional; and an assortment of interior trims, from black plastic to wood or aluminum.

Price of admission was not released at this time, but deliveries are expected to begin later this summer.






Cameron Aubernon
Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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  • Energetik9 Energetik9 on Jan 12, 2015

    Truthfully, on paper, this is in the range and performance ballpark of something I would consider purchasing. But....I wouldn't. Mercedes isn't always high on my list and this car to me has some odd lines and still mixed opinion on the front grill. I bet it would be fun to drive, but I suspect it is heavy and I suspect the price for entry is too high for what it is. I'll definitely look forward to a review.

  • Suto Suto on Jan 13, 2015

    Why does it say coupe in the headline?

  • TheMrFreeze That new Ferrari looks nice but other than that, nothing.And VW having to put an air-cooled Beetle in its display to try and make the ID.Buzz look cool makes this classic VW owner sad 😢
  • Wolfwagen Is it me or have auto shows just turned to meh? To me, there isn't much excitement anymore. it's like we have hit a second malaise era. Every new vehicle is some cookie-cutter CUV. No cutting-edge designs. No talk of any great powertrains, or technological achievements. It's sort of expected with the push to EVs but there is no news on that front either. No new battery tech, no new charging tech. Nothing.
  • CanadaCraig You can just imagine how quickly the tires are going to wear out on a 5,800 lbs AWD 2024 Dodge Charger.
  • Luke42 I tried FSD for a month in December 2022 on my Model Y and wasn’t impressed.The building-blocks were amazing but sum of the all of those amazing parts was about as useful as Honda Sensing in terms of reducing the driver’s workload.I have a list of fixes I need to see in Autopilot before I blow another $200 renting FSD. But I will try it for free for a month.I would love it if FSD v12 lived up to the hype and my mind were changed. But I have no reason to believe I might be wrong at this point, based on the reviews I’ve read so far. [shrug]. I’m sure I’ll have more to say about it once I get to test it.
  • FormerFF We bought three new and one used car last year, so we won't be visiting any showrooms this year unless a meteor hits one of them. Sorry to hear that Mini has terminated the manual transmission, a Mini could be a fun car to drive with a stick.It appears that 2025 is going to see a significant decrease in the number of models that can be had with a stick. The used car we bought is a Mk 7 GTI with a six speed manual, and my younger daughter and I are enjoying it quite a lot. We'll be hanging on to it for many years.
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