2026 Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Plugs Into The Future, Will get PHEV Powertrain With Additional 107 HP

Mercedes-AMG launched the facelifted GLE 53 earlier this yr and now the corporate has introduced a brand new plug-in hybrid variant.

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Set to reach at U.S. dealerships in 2025, the 2026 Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Hybrid will probably be provided as a standard crossover and crossover coupe.

Whereas that’s not too stunning, the mannequin may have a plug-in hybrid powertrain that consists of a 443 hp (330 kW / 449 PS) 3.0-liter inline-six, a 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS) electrical motor, and 31.2 kWh battery pack. This setup will give the crossover a mixed output of 536 hp (400 kW / 543 PS) and 553 lb-ft (749 Nm) of torque. This is sufficient to allow the GLE 53 Hybrid to speed up from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 4.6 seconds, earlier than hitting an electronically restricted pace of 155 mph (249 km/h).

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To place these numbers into perspective, the 2024 Mercedes GLE 53 has a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six with mild-hybrid expertise. The engine produces 429 hp (320 kW / 435 PS) and 413 lb-ft (559 Nm) of torque, though an Built-in Starter Generator can present a lift of 21 hp (16 kW / 21 PS) and 148 lb-ft (200 Nm). Given the much less spectacular numbers, it’s not stunning that the mild-hybrid takes an additional 0.3 seconds to hit 60 mph (96 km/h).

Apart from the plug-in hybrid powertrain, the 2026 GLE 53 Hybrid has “distinctive components all through.” Mercedes mentioned these embrace a calmly revised entrance fascia that directs air to a further warmth exchanger. Different tweaks embrace new hybrid badging and revamped shows that present hybrid-specifics info equivalent to charging standing and remaining electrical vary.

Given the load of the battery pack, it’s not stunning that AMG Experience Management+ air suspension was revamped for the plug-in hybrid due to new {hardware} and software program. The mannequin additionally has new passive stabilizers on the entrance and rear axles and new rear dampers. The group additionally fine-tuned the chassis, steering, and AMG Efficiency 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system.

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Talking of settings, the AMG Dynamic Choose system has two hybrid-specific modes known as Electrical and Battery Maintain. Electrical mode causes the crossover to prioritize battery use, whereas Battery Maintain mode limits the usage of the battery so you should use it later in your journey.

Final however not least, the mannequin will probably be geared up with an “Acoustic Automobile Altering System” to alert pedestrians to its presence. As a part of this effort, a “specifically composed, low-frequency and speed-modulated AMG sound is emitted to the skin through a speaker on the entrance and a soundbar with two audio system on the rear.”

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