The GLE-Class, also known as the facelifted and renamed ML-Class, is one of the safest mid-size luxury crossover SUVs in its segment. According to the IIHS, the GLE is worthy of the Top Safety Pick+ rating thanks to 'good' results all around.
Be it small overlap, moderate overlap, side, roof strength or head restraints and seats, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE has aced them all. There’s a little risk in a particular situation, though. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found out that injuries to the left lower leg of the driver would be possible in a small overlap front crash. That’s all there is to it.
In terms of prevention, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class comes as standard with a front crash prevention system. The IIHS rated it ‘advanced’ instead of ‘superior’ because the system does not meet the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's criteria for forward collision warning. Be that as it may, the front crash prevention system avoided a collision in the 12 mph (19 km/h) low-speed autobrake test and the 25 mph (40 km/h) high-speed autobrake test.
When equipped with the Pre-Safe Brake system, the overall evaluation for front crash prevention rises to ‘superior’. One way to get Pre-Safe Brake on the GLE is to tick a box from the options list that reads Driver Assistance Package. Priced at $1,950, this pack also adds Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Distronic Plus with Steering Assist, BAS Plus with Cross-Traffic Assist, and Pedestrian Recognition.
Excluding the $925 transportation charge and dealer preparation fees that apply to this sport utility vehicle, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class starts at $51,100 for the GLE 350. At the other end of the spectrum, the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S costs $107,100 and boasts 577 horsepower and 561 pound-foot of torque.
If you’re in the market for a diesel, the GLE 300 d 4Matic is $52,500. Those customers who wish to go green will have to settle for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550 e 4Matic Plug-In Hybrid, which kicks off at $65,550.
In terms of prevention, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class comes as standard with a front crash prevention system. The IIHS rated it ‘advanced’ instead of ‘superior’ because the system does not meet the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's criteria for forward collision warning. Be that as it may, the front crash prevention system avoided a collision in the 12 mph (19 km/h) low-speed autobrake test and the 25 mph (40 km/h) high-speed autobrake test.
When equipped with the Pre-Safe Brake system, the overall evaluation for front crash prevention rises to ‘superior’. One way to get Pre-Safe Brake on the GLE is to tick a box from the options list that reads Driver Assistance Package. Priced at $1,950, this pack also adds Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Distronic Plus with Steering Assist, BAS Plus with Cross-Traffic Assist, and Pedestrian Recognition.
Excluding the $925 transportation charge and dealer preparation fees that apply to this sport utility vehicle, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class starts at $51,100 for the GLE 350. At the other end of the spectrum, the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S costs $107,100 and boasts 577 horsepower and 561 pound-foot of torque.
If you’re in the market for a diesel, the GLE 300 d 4Matic is $52,500. Those customers who wish to go green will have to settle for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550 e 4Matic Plug-In Hybrid, which kicks off at $65,550.