The new Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe

An elegant coupe with superb agility and driving dynamics, high-traction all-wheel drive, and exceptional everyday comfort: the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe uniquely combines the performance and feel typical of a Mercedes-AMG with the practicality of an SUV. Powered by a hand built AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine with an EQ Boost starter-alternator and on-board 48-volt technology, the GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe delivers an impressive 603 hp. Exemplary handling dynamics and agility is guaranteed by the AMG RIDE CONTROL+ air-sprung suspension with AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL roll stabilization, the fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive, and the AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G 9-speed automatic transmission. The AMG-specific radiator grille, along with other trademark AMG design cues, clearly indicate the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe as a fully-fledged member of the Mercedes-AMG family.      

"Our new GLE 63 S Coupe rounds off our attractive performance SUV portfolio. It meets the highest expectations in terms of design and handling characteristics. Thus, our latest SUC is an outstanding example of Luxury Performance made by AMG. The GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe utilizes the same 48 volt on-board electrical system and EQ Boost starter-alternator found in our other vehicles, allowing us to drive the electrification of our model series in a consistent, meaningful way," says Tobias Moers, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

The exterior design: expressive, powerful and elegant
The exterior of the GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe is the embodiment of hallmark AMG Driving Performance. As a result of the AMG-specific radiator grille, membership of the AMG model family is obvious from first glance. The stylish and striking Coupe silhouette makes for a self-assured appearance, with design lines that clearly convey the passion for performance. As a typical feature of the Performance models, the front apron in a dynamic jet-wing design is painted in the vehicle colour and has black air intakes. Prominent power domes on the hood and a front splitter in silver chrome further emphasize the sharper all round design of this powerful Coupe.

The vehicle side skirts, exterior mirror housings, and flared wheel arches are painted in the vehicle colour, and seamlessly blend into the muscular look. 22-inch light-alloy wheels with AMG lettering are fitted as standard, and are also available in a matte-black finish as an option.

The newly designed rear apron features AMG-specific design cues such as a striking diffuser and a trim strip in silver chrome that visually accentuate the vehicle's width. The special AMG exhaust system that features two rectangular high-gloss chrome-plated twin tailpipe elements rounds off the sporty, dominant look of the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe. Further individualization options are available through the AMG Night package. This includes: the front splitter and front apron trim, inserts in the side skirts, mirror caps, and window frames in dignified black. In addition, the twin tailpipe trim elements are finished in elegant high-gloss black.

The interior design: Progressive, elegant aesthetics
The look and feel typical of the brand is continued in the high-quality interior of the GLE 63 S Coupe, which is characterized by a resolutely sporty ambience with a dynamic and exclusive flair. The AMG seats upholstered in nappa leather provide optimum lateral support, and have an AMG-specific seat pattern layout with an "AMG" badge in the front backrests. Other leather variants are available as an option, and including an upholstery featuring grey seat belts and silver-grey contrast topstitching in the seats. Individually adjustable ambient lighting comes as standard.

AMG-specific interior appointments and controls lend the cockpit a hallmark AMG flair, and encourage agile and precise handling. The three-spoke AMG Performance steering wheel with aluminum shift paddles impresses with its optimum driver-oriented ergonomics. The steering wheel rim is lined in black nappa leather as standard, and available in nappa leather/DINAMICA microfiber as an option. AMG steering wheel buttons that allow drivers to conveniently and quickly adjust driving dynamics further enhance the vehicle’s overall sporty feel.

The centre console houses an AMG-specific control unit with additional switches that are used to regulate the 3-stage ESP®, the manual transmission mode, the Adaptive Damping System, the AMG Performance exhaust system, and the vehicle level. Alongside the AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs, door sill panels and black floor mats with "AMG" lettering accentuate the sporty look. A wide range of high-quality interior trim elements is available for further individualization of the interior. AMG trim elements in carbon fibre lend a particularly sporty touch to the interior.

Continuing electrification: the EQ Boost starter-alternator and AMG 4.0-litre biturbo engine
The 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine in the new GLE 63 S Coupe is fitted with an integrated EQ Boost starter-alternator. It combines a starter motor and an alternator in a single, powerful electric motor compactly integrated between the engine and the transmission. This strategy produces an additional power output of 21 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque which can be called upon temporarily to enable a more spontaneous throttle response. Not only does the 48-volt on-board electrical system serve as an alternator, it is also responsible for hybrid functions. These include boost, recuperate, load point shift and the virtually imperceptible restarting of the engine with the start/stop function.

The AMG 4.0-litre V8 engine works with the well-proven twin turbocharging, where the two exhaust-gas turbochargers are arranged not on the exterior, but between the cylinder banks. The advantages of this "hot inside V" design are the compact engine design and the immediate response of the exhaust-gas turbochargers. These are implemented using twin-scroll technology to make optimum use of the exhaust gas flow and improve the response even further.

The intelligent AMG Cylinder Management system
For increased efficiency, Mercedes-AMG has also equipped the V8 engine with cylinder deactivation. In the partial-load range, cylinders two, three, five and eight are deactivated, which crucially reduces the fuel consumption. When the driver has selected the "Comfort" drive program, the cylinder deactivation system is available in the wide engine speed range from 1000 to 3250 rpm. A special display in the instrument cluster indicates whether the cylinder deactivation system is in use and whether the engine is presently operating in four or eight-cylinder mode. The transition between these two operating states is immediate, fast and torque-neutral, so the passengers do not have to relinquish any comfort.

In the Coupe, the eight-cylinder has active engine mounts. They resolve the conflicting aims of achieving as soft a connection as possible to the powertrain for high comfort, and as rigid a connection as possible for optimum driving dynamics, by seamlessly and quickly adapting their rigidity to the respective driving conditions.

AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL roll stabilization
The new Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ benefits from an active roll stabilization system, ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL on a 48-volt basis. This precisely compensates and reacts to body movements. Even in sporty situations that near the limits, the handling remains precisely controllable and extremely direct. The system uses two independently operating, electromechanical actuators at the front and rear axles, each with their own integrated planetary gear. This not only reduces body roll when cornering, but also allows for more precise tuning of the cornering and load cycle properties. In addition, straight line ride comfort is increased, as stimuli by one-sided road bumps are balanced out. Body movements can be actively and optimally adapted to the driving status, further intensifying the driving experience.

The AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL roll stabilization system responds faster than the usual hydraulic-based system. The AMG control system can adapt the driving status to the conditions within milliseconds.

AMG DYNAMIC SELECT and AMG DYNAMICS: Driving pleasure to the power of seven
The seven DYNAMIC SELECT drive programs "Comfort", "Sport", "Sport+", "Individual", "RACE", "Trail" and "Sand" offer a varied driving experience with a wide spread between maximum comfort and agile sportiness. The modes modify key parameters such as the response of the engine, transmission, suspension, and steering.

• "Comfort": comfortable and fuel-efficient driving, e.g. thanks to early upshifts. Suspension and steering are set up for an emphasis on comfort.
• "Sport": sporty characteristics thanks to more agile response to accelerator pedal commands, shorter shift times, earlier and more precise downshifts owing to double-declutching. More dynamic suspension setup.
• "Sport+": extremely sporty characteristics thanks to an even more agile throttle response, double-declutching on downshifts and targeted torque interventions on upshifts with cylinder deactivation for optimized shift times. Increased idle speed for faster pulling away. An even more dynamic setup for suspension, steering and powertrain.
• "Individual": individual adjustment of the drive system, transmission, AMG DYNAMICS, suspension and exhaust system. In addition, the gliding function is available in the "Reduced" and "Moderate" drive settings.
• "RACE": designed for highly dynamic driving on closed race circuits. In this program, all of the parameters are configured for maximum performance.
• "Trail": safe driving at maximum performance on soft, muddy or slippery ground by adjusting the throttle response, force distribution and the suspension. The suspension is raised to a higher level. From 70 km/h the suspension is automatically lowered again.
• "Sand": the adjustments to the suspension and the 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive are made for sporty driving on loose, sandy surfaces. The suspension is raised to a higher level. From 70 km/h the suspension is automatically lowered again.

The drive programs are linked to the AMG DYNAMICS agility control, enabling the handling characteristics to be even more closely matched with different requirements and driving conditions. Behind the umbrella term AMG DYNAMICS are the agility functions "Basic", "Advanced", "Pro" and "Master", whose functions are automatically selected by the respective drive program. The additional "Traction" and "Slide" levels come into effect in the Off-Road "Trail" and "Sand" drive programs when the ESP® is deactivated.

Parameters relevant to driving, such as the response of the engine and suspension or the control thresholds of the completely redeveloped ESP®, adapt according to the drive program. The spectrum ranges from extremely safety-oriented to highly dynamic. The "Master" mode stored in the RACE drive program ensures optimum agility and brings out the high driving dynamics potential to optimum effect - for example through higher yaw rates and a faster response from the accelerator pedal, gearshift system, electronically controlled rear axle locking differential or brake force distribution of the all-wheel drive system.

Irrespective of the drive program, the driver can use the buttons in the centre console or the steering wheel buttons to directly select the manual transmission mode, the favoured suspension level, and also the exhaust system.

Precise and fast: the AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission
The SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission is specially tuned to the requirements of the eight-cylinder engine of the GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe. Development of the hardware and software has made it possible to optimize the reaction times even further. Automatic and manual shift commands can be implemented more quickly than ever before. Various reinforcement measures have also ensured durability and performance with the high torque generated by the V8 engine.

The extensively tailored software enables extremely short shift times and fast multiple downshifts and delivers an especially emotive gear shifting experience thanks to the double-declutching function. Gear changes are performed with no interruption in tractive power. Dynamic acceleration and very short shift times are just as available as a fuel-efficient driving style depending on the selected mode.

Highlights of the transmission:

• adaptation of the shift characteristics to the selected AMG DYNAMIC SELECT drive program
• in manual mode "M" the transmission responds directly to manual shift commands by the driver – the powertrain responds precisely and executes the commands almost instantly
• the temporary M mode allows an immediate change to manual mode "M" – merely by using the shift paddles
• automatic double-declutching function when downshifting: this effect is automatically active in the drive programs "Sport", "Sport+" and "RACE"
• the ECO start/stop function is automatically active in the "Comfort" drive program
• the "gliding" function can be individually activated in "Individual" mode

Air suspension with continuous damping adjustment
The standard AMG RIDE CONTROL+ air suspension and the Adaptive Damping System combine outstanding agility and excellent vehicle dynamics with maximum traction and superb day-to-day comfort. The damping characteristics can be preselected in three stages: "Comfort", "Sport", and "Sport+". This allows for an obvious distinction between high long-distance comfort and sporty vehicle dynamics.

As a result of pneumatic self-levelling, the new GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe maintains a constant ride height irrespective of the vehicle load. This can be adjusted depending on the driving mode, or manually using a rocker switch in the centre console. In the AMG DYNAMIC SELECT drive programs "Sport", "Sport+" and "RACE", the vehicle level is lowered. In the "Comfort" program, the vehicle is lowered at speeds of 120 km/h or above, and raised back to normal level when the speed falls below 70 km/h. This reduces aerodynamic drag and therefore fuel consumption. In addition, handling stability is improved thanks to a lower centre of gravity. In the drive programs "Trail" and "Sand", the suspension is raised to increase ground clearance on poor surfaces, and automatically lowered to normal level when the speed reaches 70 km/h. This function can also be controlled using the rocker switch.

AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with fully variable torque distribution
The performance-oriented all-wheel drive system continuously ensures the best possible ratio of dynamism, traction and efficiency. An electromechanically controlled clutch connects the permanently driven rear axle variably to the front axle. The best possible torque split is continuously computed according to the driving conditions and driver's input. The transition from rear-wheel to all-wheel drive and vice versa is seamless, as the intelligent control is integrated into the overall vehicle system architecture. Alongside traction and lateral dynamics, the all-wheel drive also improves the longitudinal dynamics for even more powerful acceleration. The influencing factors for torque distribution are not only the driving speed, the lateral and longitudinal acceleration and the steering angle, but also the difference in rotational speed between the individual wheels and the gear selected.

The all-wheel drive is controlled depending on the selected stage of the 3-stage Electronic Stability Program ESP® – from sporty with a focus on safety to highly dynamic. The 4ETS dynamic handling control system further enhances handling safety and agility, in particular on slippery surfaces or on surfaces with different friction coefficients. It uses brake interventions to keep individual driven wheels from spinning when starting off or accelerating. At the same time the differential locking effect enables the drive torque to be shifted to the wheels that are not spinning.

The electronic rear axle locking differential – for even more appeal
To further improve traction and driving dynamics, the GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe features an electronically controlled locking differential at the rear axle as standard. The slip is thus suppressed on the inner wheel on bends, ensuring optimum grip and maximum handling safety. As a result of the improved traction, the driver is able to accelerate out of corners earlier and with more power. The vehicle remains more stable when braking from high speed, while the locking differential also improves traction when accelerating from a standstill.

Standing firm: the AMG high-performance brake systems
In line with the high output values and their associated performance, the new GLE 63 S Coupe has a large-dimensioned high-performance brake system with 6-piston fixed brake callipers and 400 x 38 mm brake discs at the front, plus single-piston floating brake callipers and 370 x 32 mm discs at the rear, characterised by red brake callipers.

As an option a high-performance ceramic brake system with bronze-coloured 6-piston fixed callipers at the front and single-piston floating brake callipers at the rear can be ordered, saving weight compared with the compound discs and thus reducing the unsprung masses. Further advantages are its high overall and fading stability under high stress. The brake system also scores highly with a long operating life and particularly fast responses.

Direct and immediate: AMG speed-sensitive sports steering
The electromechanical speed-sensitive power steering has a variable ratio. It impresses with its precise feedback thanks to the AMG-specific rack-and-pinion steering with a variable ratio. The steering assistance is assigned to the various stages of the AMG DYNAMICS system. The configuration in "Basic" and "Advanced" is comfort-oriented. In "Pro" and "Master", the configuration is programmed to support a sporty driving style and ensures more road feedback.

The MBUX infotainment system: with AMG-specific displays
The innovative MBUX control and display concept is a standard feature of the new GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe, and creates an even closer bond between the driver, vehicle, and passengers. The latest version of the infotainment system further enhances the day-to-day practicality of this Coupe. Emotive displays such as the striking ‘Supersport’ mode with a central rev counter and 3D-look scales lend visual depth to the instrument cluster and accentuate the vehicle’s exclusivity.
The ‘Supersport’ view provides extensive AMG-specific information, such as the upshift prompt in manual transmission mode, a feature known as "Shiftlight". Via the AMG menu, the driver can call up the following special displays:

• Gear display -- with yellow "M" symbol in manual mode
• Warm-Up menu -- engine and transmission oil temperature
• Set-Up menu --  AMG DYNAMIC SELECT settings
• G-Meter – longitudinal and lateral acceleration forces
• RACETIMER – stopwatch, lap and sector times
• Engine data – output and torque, engine oil and transmission oil temperature

The newly designed visualizations in the multimedia display enable more vehicle functions to be better experienced, e.g. with an animated presentation of the driving assistance, vehicle and communication systems, and the drive programs. When the AMG-specific DYNAMIC SELECT drive programs "Trail" and "Sand" are activated, off-road-specific settings such as gradient, incline and differential lock can be selected via the instrument cluster and appear in the media display.

Technical data at a glance

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