Mercedes Gle coupe gray test drive. MERCEDES GLE: "MERSA Act"

A year ago German car concern Mercedes presented in the New York Motor Show Crossover Mercedes- Benz Gle. 2016–2017 model year. If you figure out, the model changes another instance of the M-class, debuting in 2011. That is, this replacement is a complete update of generation M-Class, which clearly indicate the dimensions of the crossover: they completely repeat the precursor performance.

From one word Mercedes and delves the premium class. Therefore, in this case, in the order of things to observe an interesting appearance with a bright and expressive character, the powerful body of the car, stylish interior, solid complete set and wealth of technical decoration.

It is very important here to clarify the value of each letter in the abbreviation. The first two - G and L are a reference to the legendary Gelendanthane and, accordingly, the G-class. And the last letter E is the actual class to which this model owns.

So the essence Mercedes Benz. GLE in the transformation of the entire M-class, a certain restyling of a whole line. Changes resulting from the result looks worthy, bright and expressive.

Having loved over the past couple of decades to the Russian buyer over the past couple of decades, the renewed crossover will be very interesting in Russia, where the German autoconecern could not imagine him. Extremely exhaustive visual materials were provided, which will allow to evaluate all sides of the elite parquet.

Appearance Mercedes-Benz Gle 2016-2017

The forms of the new generation car are very sophisticated, and the appearance is expressive.

There are many hints ahead of GLE Coupe. Reminds a new model and a solid hood with ribs, carefully drawn vertically, and some other details. The radiator fake perfectly fits into the entire front ensemble due to its exquisite forms and two chrome jumpers. The well-known emblem of the manufacturer in the form of a three-beam star is modestly bangible in the center. Stylishly and originally the front bumper, decorated with a chrome-plated element, plus fog lights Looks very outstanding. Head optics, as if diverging around, highlights the already noticeable charisma new german crossover.

A little muscular car looks on the side, mainly due to the slightly bloated wheeled arches and fire on the doors of an interesting form. By the way, the buyer can choose from the design provided by the wide range wheel disks. Large glass, solid mirrors rear review, Perfectly smooth roof with rails - Mercedes has tried to make a practically full-fledged SUV.

In the back, we see a completely new bumper, modified nozzles for exhaust system and headlights with LEDs. The filling of the basic headlights Bi-xenon, and daylight lights are filled with LEDs.

What about the wheels so here Mercedes Ready Suggest customers to choose from 20 or 21-inch rubber in combination with fascinating gaze wheels of the same diameter.

Car dimensions

The dimensions of the German crossover were not subject to change, so at the moment the former dimensions of the popular model are relevant:

As for clearance, the conversation will be a little stuffed. The manufacturer provided two suspension options: Spring and pneumatic. For options with springs ground clearance 19.1 or 20.2 cm will be equal, but the pneumatic suspension provides for the adjustment of the clearance from 18 cm to 25.5 cm, which is very good.

Mercedes Salon Gla 2016 Model Year

Internal metamorphoses are more like a cosmetic transformation. By the way, there are elements surpassed past options. First, a multifunctional device came to replace a fairly simple roll, a little deepened at the bottom - a kind of tribute to sports fashion. Secondly, the central tunnel was replenished with a touchpad and selector, thus the separator of the driver's and passenger site became more modern. And thirdly, a multimedia system can be installed on the central console, which, depending on the configuration, will be topped with 7 or 8-inch color touchscreen display.

Designers perfectly issued an interior decoration: here and carbon, and aluminum, and wooden inserts - everything looks very stylish, sound and expensive. To be honest, the interior can be rigorous, but at the same time and shik. In proof of this, leather armchairs from an expensive material, they also laid the doors and anterior panel. Clients provided a choice of several and color variations of the cabin, and for comfort, you can install the background LED backlight.

As can be seen from the result, there is no limit perfection. What has already seemed the grace and style limit, the world-class team brought to more high level. Modernization of the cabin showed that true specialists took part in the work.

Completion of German novelties

The basic set of options is already quite extensive. Useful and attractive mercedes-Benz Equipment GLE is represented by the following features:

• preventive security system;
• fuel economy system start-stop;
• system of countering the lateral gusts of the wind;
• automatic braking system at the risk of collision;
• motion mode selection system;
• climate control into two zones;
• multimedia complex with a 7-inch color touch screen;
• audio system for 20 disks;
• 20-inch light alloy wheels.

Options for the Parketnik can be expanded at the request of the buyer. Assortment of additional features more than wide:

• driver assistance system;
• automatic braking system;
• automatic infringement system;
• automatic launch of start-stop;
• assistant when driving in traffic;
• an assistant holding the car in the desired band and preventing out the way out of its limits;
• monitoring blind zones;
• parktronic;
• system of intelligent headlight using LEDs;
• panoramic camera;
• front armchairs heated and ventilation, as well as electrically adjusting settings;
• the possibility of opening the trunk of the wave legs under the rear bumper;
• advanced multimedia system Command Online;
• 8-inch touch screen;
• premium acoustics;
• four-zone climate control;
• light alloy wheels for 21 inches, etc.

Price CrossoverMercedes-Benz.Gle.

The official news about the price of the novelty has not yet been done, but you can compare the cost of a similar precursor. Thus, Mercedes M-class in the elementary version stands at a mark of 2,900 thousand rubles., Diesel fellow - 2,990 thousand rubles, and the top package approached 3,900 thousand rubles.

Specifications

Here the most interesting will, perhaps, increase the capacity and efficiency of power units. Better, of course, consider every instance separately.

Family of gasoline engines

1. Opens this ruler to 6 cylinders with a capacity of 3 liters. It has a bi-turbo system installed, providing power in 333 hp. And torque is 480 nm.
2. The next gasoline fellow gives 435 hp and 700 nm of torque at a volume of 4.7 liters and the same bi-turbo system.

There are two more modifications of engines arranged on the AMG system, with an index of power 557 and 585 hp.

Engines working on diesel fuel

1. The basic version here is the engine at 2.1 liters with a capacity of 204 hp With turbocharged, torque of such an installation is 480 nm. Included with it there is an automatic gearbox for 9 speeds. Average flow Fuel when moving mixed mode is 5.4 liters.
2. The top engine has a volume of 3 liters, turbines and 6 cylinders. He gives force, equivalent to 258 horses, with a torque of 620 nm - a serious indicator. The gearbox is the same - a nine-step machine.

Separately stands out hybrid engine. This is a combination of a six-cylinder motor with a volume of 3l and a capacity of 333 hp and electric unit issuing116 hp That is, in general, it turns out that under the hood there are 442 horses and 650 nm of torque. The electric motor is associated with advanced 7G-Tronic Plus. Such a tandem consumes 3.3 l for 100 km of way. With the electric motor included, the machine is capable of driving 30 km without a break, squeezing a maximum of 130 km / h.

The built-in selector provides the driver the ability to select a ride mode. Their four options are presented: Hybrid, E-Save, Charge, E-Mode. That is, you can use both each of the engines separately and both in the aggregate.

After reviewing S. technical indicators The German crossover remains quite optimistic mood. Pretty weak diesel engine in 204 hp It is capable of working very dynamically, even with a large trailer behind. In addition, fuel consumption will be on a low mark, and this criterion is now for many one of the most important.

The highest indicator of economy holds, undoubtedly, a hybrid engine. True, the expediency of its use in Russia is in question. Although it is very convenient to charge from a simple home outlet. Unfortunately, in our country a gas station network is not developed for hybrid carsBut in other countries, Mercedes-Benz Gle will gain its circle of buyers.

Video Test Drive Mercedes-Benz Gle 2016-2017

final grade

The new Mercedes Gla 2016 is really impressive: his appearance significantly transformed, the level of teaching increased, the harmony of the salon device began to correspond to his quality. In addition, there are auxiliary systems here, in every way facilitating and helping the driver safely controlled by car. In addition to all, the variety of rich packages amazing the imagination.

Of technical characteristics It can be concluded that the most weak motor Looks at the road to no worse than the top engine with impressive data. In general, we can say that the range is able to please anyone, even the most picky buyer, driver, thirsty of speed and power, and even an economical motorist.

Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class 2018 continues a series of premium-class crossovers with a famous 3-end star on the nose. It is based on the E-class platform, but not the current E-class presented for 2017. The appearance of a completely new generation is expected over the next year or two. Meanwhile, the 5-seater GLE is still smooth and chic Mercedes-Benz SUV, which can be the perfect option for many drivers.

There is also a coupe version (four doors, a scope roof), which is considered separately. To distinguish them, Mercedes-Benz calls this version of GLE SUV.

What's new in 2018?

The power of AMG GLE 43 rose from last year's 362 horsepower up to 385 liters. from. And there are some additional finishing options for GLE 63/63 S.

What do you like

A wide selection of transmission, smooth, quiet driving, a pretty view.

What do not like

The interior shows its age, inferior to some competitors in the possibilities.

How much is?

53,195-110,695 $

Fuel consumption

GLE offers an impressive multiple transmission - from the main level of GLE 350 to a highly efficient AMG GLE 63 S.

GLE 350 has a 3.5-liter V6, which develops 302 liters. from. and 370 nm of torque. This is combined with automatic transmission with 7 speeds. After installation rear drive Default Protection Agency ambient (EPA) evaluates fuel consumption at 7.6 km / l in the city, 9.7 km / l on the highway and 8.5 km / l with combined driving. If you add an additional 4Matic all-wheel drive system, these numbers will be 7.6 / 9.3 / 8, respectively.

The GLE 43 AMG model has a 3.0-liter V6 with a paired turbine engine generating 385 liters. from. and 520 nm of torque. Four-wheel drive standard and auto transmissions 9 speeds. EPA sets fuel consumption at 7.2 km / l in the city / 9.7 on the highway / 8 combined.

GLE 550E 4MATIC The hybrid is also equipped with a paired turbine 3.0-liter V6 to which joins electrical engineTo create a total of 436 liters. from. and 649 nm. Automatic transmission with 7 speeds sends this energy to all four wheels. Without the power of the lithium-ion battery, fuel consumption - 8.5 km / l in the city / 9.7 on the highway / 8.9 combined. Adding a 18-mile blessing range, equivalent calculations can be raised to 16.5 in the city / 21.2 Highway / 18.2 Combined MPGE.

GLE 63 AMG operates at 5.5-liter V8 with a paired turbine engine that gives 550 liters. from. and 699 nm of torque or 577 liters. from. and 760 nm in the version of GLE 63 S. Four-wheel drive is still standard in both models, and they use automatic transmission with 7 speeds. In any model fuel consumption 5.9 city / 7.6 highway / 6.3 combined.

Standard features and options

Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class SUV 2018 is still completed depending on the transmission.

GLE 350 ($ 53,195) has 19-inch alloy wheels, double zone automatic climate control, push-button start, remote start, LED headlights with DRL system, rear view camera, wipers with automatic rain recognition, front seats heated, Synthetic leather upholstery (much better than it sounds), driver seat memory settings, steering wheel wrap, automatic body door, roof trunk, automatically darkening rearview mirror and side mirror, 8-inch central screen with private entertainment Comand Mercedes-Benz information system, Bluetooth and audio communication, 4G Wi-Fi LTE, audio installation with 8 speakers, HD Radio, USB port, softening-collision, side airbags, Crosswind Assist and track fatigue tracking.

Options are often associated with each other. Package "Premium 1" offers input / ignition without key, navigation, satellite radio, Apple CARPLAY / Android smartphone integration, updated HARMAN KARDON audio, outlet for 115 volts, monitoring of blind zones and a strip movement system.

"Premium 2" is based on "Premium 1" with LED lighting inside and outside, active far LightHeating / cooling holders for cups, rear hatch and sunscreen curtains for rear side windows.

Premium 3 includes all advanced security equipment, such as adaptive cruise control, pedestrian detection, 360 degree chamber system and parking helper.

GLE 550E 4Matic ($ 67.695) has a package "Premium 1" as standard, along with leather upholstery and 19-inch alloy wheels.

Mercedes-AMG GLE 43 ($ 68,745) is an adaptive pneumatic suspension, 20-inch alloy wheels, sports exhaust and a roof with a window.

Highly efficient Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 ($ 103,545 per regular model, 110,695 $ per S) adds front and rear sensors Parking, Adaptive LED Front Headlights, Automatic far light, camera system for 360 degrees, automatic parallel parking, improved leather upholstery and aluminum speed switches on the steering wheel and pedals.

Many features, standard for higher models are available as options for lower. Other options include a panoramic roof with a window, three-zone automatic climate control, heated rear armchairs, heated steering wheel, rear armchair, audio system Bang & Olufsen Beosound and massage front seats.

The cargo space is 1.07 cubic meters behind the rear armchairs and 2.26 cubic meters when they are folded. The same applies to the hybrid.

Safety

GLE has standard anti-lock brake system, warning alarm system of anterior collision, side airbags, driver knee airbag, driving and stability control, Crosswind Assist and track fatigue tracking. Options include a 360 degree chamber system, adaptive cruise control with automatic braking, monitoring of blind zones and a system assistance system in the strip.

Despite the fact that GLE has not yet passed the crash test in National Motion Safety Department (NHTSA), actually identical M-Class earned total Rating Five stars, and GLE should achieve a similar level.

Behind the wheel

The positive side of the relaxed control of GLE 350 and less exciting performance is a smooth, quiet trip with a cozy suspension and a traditional sense of luxury. However, the Kruz Roll is more obvious than I would like even for a relaxed SUV.

Behind the wheel of Mercedes-AMG 63S 4Matic Coupe, I am very afraid of arrest and waiting for a police ambush. It seems to me that I am not only too fast, but too loud. Before entering the next German town, I turn from the extreme settings of Sport + to comfortable so that glass in houses do not flood the glass.

With the release of GLE Coupe Mercedes-Benz turned out to be in the role of catching up: His main competitor BMW released his five-door coupe another 7 years ago. However, it is difficult to imagine that such a car can appear from Mercedes before. At the end of 2007, when BMW began the production of a premium off-road coupe, Stuttgart was still calculated on the success of an ambiguous R-class, produced hybrids and were very far from sports.

GLE Coupe with merchant silhouette is built on the M-Class platform, which also underwent audit and changed the name on the GLE. Designers managed to combine faceted M-Class feed and the soft lines of the new front, which is now almost the same in both machines. The "coupe" looks more compact and shorter than the usual GLE. According to the measurements of the automaker, new car Slightly inferior to the usual GLE wide and expected became lower. However, the wheelbase was unchanged - 2915 mm, and in the length of Coupe, it was even longer than the usual GLE (by 81 mm) - the gain is coming from the soles. Due to the spectacular line of the roof of the ceiling behind, it became below 3 cm, but the place for the legs as much as in the GLE, and the Coupe cushion rear seat Long and installed above. The trunk "coupe" lost both in the minimum volume (650 l against 690 l) and in the maximum (1720 l against 2010 liters).

Gle Coupe gives the impression of a well-known car. And not so much because of its similarity with the BMW X6 (it is not anywhere to go anywhere), how many things are familiar on other Mercedes. Feed with a characteristic "duck" tail, a chrome plane over oblong lamps, a narrow rear stand - everything is like a S-class coupe. The interior, the location of the buttons and samples are generally familiar with the M-Class, but the display of the multimedia system is no longer integrated into the front panel, and the panel itself received an bend in the center. The GLE Coupe multimedia system is able to use the new-fashioned Connect Me services and supports high-speed LTE (but only through a smartphone) and offers Wi-Fi access point. Otherwise, the car is defiantly conservative, as if the yard is not a digital era: appliances with real arrows, buttons and handles - real, and the only way to touch the virtual reality is a touchpad covering the COMAND puck. But the washer while driving is somehow more handy.

Its main competitor BMW X6, the GLE Coupe five-standard is slightly inferior in size. In space for the rear passengers - parity, which showed blitz comparison. In GLE Coupe, despite the curved roof, the ceiling height is about the same as in x6. That is, high passengers will sweep their heads into a soft upholstery. The Mr. Headrest in the center is able to fall below the head restraints at the edges and suggests that the place in the middle is designed rather for a child than for an adult. The central tunnel at Mercedes is higher and wider than the BMW X6, but the GLE Coupe triple is not as conditional, like the "Bavarsa": a Mercedes salon is a little wider plus a place in the center more convenient and more reminds the seat than a roller jumper.

The developers of GLE Coupe, in front of which there was a task to teach the car to ride as a sports car, sought to make the body "coupe" as hard as possible for twist, even to the detriment of the mass, and they used the light alloys very limited. And although GLE Coupe turned out to be easier than completely aluminum Range Rover. Sport, but it turned out to be heavier than X6 in equal modifications. To go faster, you need more power, more than the moment and more insuring electronics.

Mercedes Gle.

Mercedes-Benz GLE is not new model, and deep restyling M-Class. Compared to the "coupe", the suspension settings are more comfortable even with pneumatic resistants. So active stabilizers for GLE are an urgent need for a trip to the base GLE 250D with a four-cylinder diesel, for which Active Curve System is not available. At the same time, progress in comparison with the M-Class is obvious: the car, although it is not so willingly follows the longer steering wheel as GLE Coupe, but steals predictably and has become more collected.

Four-cylinder force aggregate Under the hood, 250d consumes only 5.5 liters of diesel fuel in a mixed cycle, but noisy and operates less smoothly unlike Diesel V6 offered for versions of 350d. GLE in similar versions is slightly lighter than GLE Coupe and is inferior in acceleration due to the worst aerodynamics and longer main transmission. And the gasoline GLE 400 is inferior to the "coupe" in economy, because the 7-speed "automatic" is still installed on it.

The test organizers were accustomed to the AMG version of the usual GLE, which, by the way, the same dynamics as AMG Coupe, but the GLE 500 E hybrid was brought. This machine has an electric motor with a capacity of 85 kilowatt is located between the V6 gasoline engine and automatic box Transmissions. It helps when overclocking, providing a dynamics at the level of the usual GLE 500 with a turbo engine V8. At the same time, the SUV spends just over 3 l per 100 km in a mixed cycle - less than the most economical diesel version of GLE.

The battery can be fully charged not only from the network, but also directly from the gasoline motor. You can also choose a different strength of the current, which will reflect on the "refueling" time of the battery. A special mode that allows you to protect the electricity in GLE mainly uses petrol motor. Batteries supplies Deutsche Accumotive, belonging to the concern Daimler. The German automaker is trying to develop and create hybrid components, without contacting Tesla, whose shares it has previously owned. According to the responsible for the creation of Mercedesian hybrid systems and the components of Elena Alexandrova, the new battery does not even lose their return with strong discharge. And its service life is approximately 10 years.

It was not without an off-road test drive, because GLE can still be equipped with advanced transmission with lowered nearby and special regime For heavy off-road. The inter-wheeled rear lock is more unavailable, but the electronics confidently slows down the axle wheels and with the obstacles of the GLE demo route, wagged into the toothy tires, copes easily. The route mostly abounded with steep descents with different types of coating to demonstrate the operation of the electronic assistant. Aligned the car with the help of a circular review system, set the speed of 2 km / h - and the cool slippery slope looking impressively, turns out to be a trifle.

Hoarse, without digital false engine sound of the most powerful version of AMG 63S as if from the era of piston aviation and racing Blitzen Benz. Lite s - plus 28 hp and 60 nm in comparison with just 63 AMG, whose motor develops 557 hp and 700 nm, and minus 0.1 seconds in overclocking up to 100 kilometers per hour. It turns out 4.2 s to "hundreds" - as much as BMW X6 M and only one tenth is less than Porsche Cayenne. Turbo S.

In Germany, on narrow tracks, the car is bored and closely. Keep the speed below the set limit of 50 km / h AMG 63 s is categorically not capable, and even accurately calculate the speed of the speedometer in the digitization step 30 km / h is not so simple. For Europe, "heated" GLE 450 AMG 4Matic Coupe with a less powerful turbo sounder (367 hp, 520 nm) is suitable (367 hp, 520 nm), but at the same time as in AMG version, tools and finalized suspension elements. This car, though more slowly, but at the same time enough gaze.

Happiness is when it is possible to pass the S-shaped bundle without additional speed \u200b\u200brestrictions and oncoming trucks. Turns "coupe" prescribes diligently, especially in Sport + mode. In it, the clearance decreases by 25 mm, the shock absorbers are stone, active stabilizers are clamped, preventing the rolls, and the Torque vectoring system will slow down internal rear wheel, Printing the car. The newest 9-speed "automatic" with tangible points considers transmission. Drain tires (325 mm rear and 285 mm in front) cling to a dead grip for dry asphalt.

Electronics, however, is always on worse. In gentle rotations, she can grunt himself, guided by markup. In the shower, hitting a deep puddle, the rear axle "coupe" begins to swim, but the stabilization system interferes gently and confidently. In the meantime, the wiper supplied to the "automatic" go crazy. With a truly German perfectionism, they are trying to cope with the pouring glass with water, working with wild speed, slow down in despair and make them again.

Shone - hardly the most extreme test of the car during the test. Find a bumpy carpentry or broken asphalt in Germany - the task is impossible. In Austria, the road is slightly worse, but they are far from Russian realities. Perhaps in Russia sports modes With 22-inch wheels will be not so comfortable. But this is not a misfortune: in the "individual" mode, the character of Coupe can be collected at its discretion: relax the steering wheel, translate the suspension to the "Comfort", leaving the motorcycle and transmission sports settings. Moreover, the AMG version allows you to press the stiffness of the shock absorbers by pressing a separate button.

The usual without the AMG GLE Coupe 350D console can also be the "Sport" mode of him only one, and it corresponds to the "comfortable" at AMG 63 S. Active Active Curve System stabilizers are installed on GLE Coupe only in AMG versions, but angular rigidity The suspension is quite high and rolls are small.

GLE Coupe any version is aggressive than GLE. This is a steel beast created for rivalry with the same BMW X6 beast. BMW Mercedesovskaya "coupe" with sharp lines and cold technicalism opposes smooth lines and a calm luxury. "X-sixth" dominates in a diesel segment - it is more diverse, faster and more economical. The creators of GLE Coupe focused, first of all, on gasoline versions for the most part with an AMG signboard. BMW X6 is offered only with the rear pneumatic suspension, and for GLE Coupe it is impossible to order a rear active differential.

Daimler responded to the BMW challenge answered straight, rough strength, blow to a blow, creating its own analogue x6. In Stuttgart, they decided not to use all their technical arsenal. For example, in the design of the junior crossover GLC, whose sales will begin immediately after GLE, applied much more light alloys, and also equipped with its newest multi-chamber pneumatic resistants, specially designed for Mercedesian SUVs and crossovers, and capable of ensuring comfort on different types Coatings. GLE Coupe is built on an upgraded platform debuting in 2011 M-Class (W166). Such a decision allowed the Daimler concern without serious costs to create absolutely new SUV. And go into a niche of the five-door coupe-crossovers, in which one single car has been dominated for seven years.

Evgeny Bagdasarov
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"If the good intention is paved in hell, then simply direct Highway was laid on this damn options and originality," I thought when I once again tried to turn on the turn signal, but instead of the usual steering wheel switch, the hand stumbled on a hefty handle cruise -Control. Before that I had to be covered with cold later, when, by clicking on a button that responds from normal cars for the testimony on-board computer Or some other secondary action, I tried to turn on the parking transmission. Thank God, the selector is equipped with "protection from the fool", but the nerves are not executed. Sharing your impressions with our colleague Dmitry Alexandrov, rolling on the same days of the younger brother - GLC, heard, "if you use it as the right turn signal, becomes fun. Especially if there is someone from behind ... "

In fact, all this is our grinding to the ergonomics of the second in size from the "Mercedesian" line of SUV is not quite sincere. Running in his own soul, most of the most advanced opponents of the brand of Stuttgart (in fact, in our case, from Tuskalouse, Alabama) recognizes that he grows, rather from awareness of the fact that such a car shines to him at best strongly used, For the price tag is comparable to a good townhouse in New Riga.

Say that the car that came to replace M-klasse (rather controversial chassis and reliability, but very popular with American housewives from a rich suburbs and "new Russians"), bad - language does not turn. The design of the exterior is a sample of a modern style Mercedes-Benz - clear lines, a moderate amount of chromium and its location where it is necessary. This is the most "there" almost-almost found the Japanese and could not find Koreans and therefore, when you remember all those praise that Lexus or Infiniti crushed the weeks, they seem if not a stray-part lies, then excessively generous advance.

The dimensions of Mercedes-Benz Gle (4819/1935/1840) and their designer decoration brought the analogies with the other creation of the "DiCKE BERTHA" instrument. But if the giant Kruppovskaya Mortira was horrified by the Antanka soldier in the first world, then the GLE is limited to the suggestion of a fair share of respect. Moreover, quite peaceful. The car has no tightly glued to GelaeEndewagen the halo of the vehicle of the transportation of oligarchs, the combat vehicle of criminality or erased to a semi-term, but hacked to the brilliance of the ancient instance of guests from the south. This car symbolizes the other - it is a four-wheeled reflection of status and success. On the road, he is respected, reacting rather benevolently than fearful. Moreover, the owner of the GLE "fade" on the road will not allow any status nor the power unit.

We had a diesel GLE 350 D 4Matic on our test. It seems to be 620 nm already at 1600 revolutions - it is more than enough to tear from the traffic light, but I don't want to do this. The car has a completely different character and if you look closely, it becomes clear that in the eternal struggle Mercedes-Benz and the BMW will never be the winner. First of all, because even the most dead three-cylinder Bavage will be evil and sharp, and three times more powerful Mercedes will remain, paraphrasing the famous Pelevinsky slogan, "solid cars for solid gentlemen." True, the solidity is not synonymous with lethargy. The GLE highway causes associations with a cast-iron core, brushed along the deck - it rolls rapidly and inexorably, and all with the same solid thoroughness swallows small irregularities, joints, pits, koldobins. Diesel gives 258 horses by 3,400 revolutions, but by that time the car has long overcomes the mark of 100 km / h. The amazing smoothness of the stroke is ensured by both suspension and an impressive wheel base of 3,075 mm. The speed, however, ceases to feel almost immediately, as soon as Gle dials 40 km / h. After - that 70, that 130 - the difference can only be determined by the frequency of the flakes of the trees on the side of the sidelines, and the rapid remaining behind the neighbors on the road. Pressing the gas pedal does not give rise and sound, forcing the inceptions to cool, - almost all standard "Merseys" do not publish anything excitement. Behind the sound of exhaust, be kind to AMG!

In general, on this car it is very nice to go alone or with my family far and a long time (and preferably not on traffic jams - in them "Mercedes" 9-speed G-Tronik frankly, and when switching 3-2-1-2-3, a car is noticeable twirl). Actually, to expect the other from the car, the main market of which is the United States, and with their huge distances, a smooth ride style and cruel fines for exceeding the speed (with a permitted maximum of 65 miles per hour) and not falls. With all the fairness of the saying "Rich is not the one who spends little, but the one who earns a lot of", Mercedes-Benz Gle is very gentle by the wallet of its owner. For a week, ride through the metropolitan traffic jams and striking on the weekend in the Moscow Ring Road and the country highway, the fuel consumption indicator did not exceed 13.5 liters.

However, we will continue about the beautiful. Moderation and plugness surprises inside. After analytte interiors with white leather and obscene abundance of chromium to see a discreet, but a rich interior is a pleasant surprise. I want to thank that man that I asked a trend on a polished tree without a glossy varnish - with him a tree, even the most expensive brands looked plastic, and the only exception to this rule was Jaguar recent years.

In our GLE there was no sofa of white leather, as if borrowed from the warehouse of the scenery of the mafia series "Gomorra", nor excess shine chromium. But there was a style and feeling, as if it was not in the cabin of the car, but in the library of the residence of the British ambassador, that in the former mansion of Millionaire-Sakharozavodnik Kharitonenko on the Sofia Embankment.

To talk about noise insulation, speaking of Mercedes-Benz, it would be tactless. We will limit ourselves to what I say - in such a salon you can really enjoy the music. Moreover, the management of the Mercedes-Benz audio system is verified so much that it should force the Japanese to tear their hair. How many gentlemen were told from "Lexus" about the fact that their joystick Remote Touch - hellish heresy? But it was how four years ago, so remained. It seems to be a similar principle, but for some reason "Mercedes" for some reason it turns out easier, more convenient and clearer. The control interface is more logical and thought out, and the system itself without any unnecessary dancing with a tambourine clings the iPhone via CarPlay. The latter, however, it was not possible to make a picture from Yandex Navigator on the monitor, but on this claims to the system are limited.

As cool, how much is useless ... But still very cool!

GLE struck me and another option. On the roads of Germany, when we just got acquainted with Him and his brother GLE Coupe, her benefit was not so obvious, but in the Moscow streets and the Moscow Ring Road, the system of signaling about the transport next to the intersecting course, simply admired. You get used to this convenience that it is simply not clear how you can buy a car without it. And it's not just that the blinking and changing color large triangles are noticing about danger in time. Starting to use the option, after a while you understand that it is able to raise the driver, being taken to look in the mirrors!

But still, looking at the list of electronic fillings, many will say: "Mercedes in his desire to rip out on the rich customer technology of the future of the unmanned car, bridges his way to hell. The number of options for the "law of Moore" is the number of options that can digest the user before all of his time will go to the study of this gadget collection, will translate the critical mark and we can talk about the "Merce Law", watching the next owner owner on worthwhile, helplessly poketing into the monitor in search of a response to the question - "What is it for hell and how to enable it?" . But there is an antidote against it - just click the Start / Stop Engine button and go to the road, and preferably go on the journey. Fortunately, the reserve of the course you have about 1000 km ...

We thank the company CJSC Mercedes-Benz Rus and personally Tatyana Voronin and Dmitry Khokhlov for the provided car.