Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is the hard-hitting choice, with 603 hp, 850 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time against the Coupe’s 429 hp, 560 Nm and 5.0 seconds. It also brings air suspension and AMG Active Ride Control+. But Malaysian ownership costs matter: the Coupe’s RM1,638 annual road tax is RM1,573 lower, and it carries 655 litres of luggage versus 630 litres. The GLE’s longer 2,995 mm wheelbase and 85-litre tank suit long-distance family use; the Coupe is the rational AMG buy.
AMG GLE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE if you want the 603 hp V8, 850 Nm and air-suspension chassis more than a lower purchase and road-tax bill.
AMG GLE Coupe
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe if you want a RM318,000 lower price, a larger 655-litre boot and lower annual road tax without giving up all-wheel drive.
Key differences
- Engine output: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE has 603 hp and 850 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe has 429 hp and 560 Nm.
- Acceleration: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE reaches 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe takes 5.0 seconds.
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE costs RM1,191,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe costs RM873,888.
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is RM3,211 per year; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe is RM1,638 per year.
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE has 630 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe has 655 litres.
- Wheelbase: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE measures 2,995 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe measures 2,935 mm.
AMG GLE
- 603 hp and 850 Nm V8 performance
- 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Air suspension with AMG Active Ride Control+
- RM318,000 dearer to buy
- RM3,211 annual road tax versus RM1,638
- 630-litre boot is 25 litres smaller
AMG GLE Coupe
- RM318,000 lower purchase price
- 655-litre boot
- 18-way front seats with massage, heating and ventilation
- 429 hp and 560 Nm trail the GLE’s 603 hp and 850 Nm
- 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.1 seconds slower
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,191,888 | RM873,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM3,211 | RM1,638✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Mild Hybrid Assistance | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Electric Compressor, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 603 hp at 5,750 rpm✓ | 429 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 850 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ | 560 Nm at 2,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92 mm | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 21 hp✓ | 20 hp |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm✓ | 200 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 0.9 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Daimler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9 seconds✓ | 5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,924 mm | 4,939 mm |
| Width | 2,156 mm | 2,010 mm |
| Height | 1,772 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,935 mm |
| Weight | 2,450 kg | 2,325 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 630 litres | 655 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 285/40R22 | 285/40ZR22 |
| Rear Tyre | 325/35R22 | 325/35ZR22 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Yokohama Advan Sport V107 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Active Ride Control+ | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating and Ventilation | 18-way Power Adjustable with Memory, Massage, Heating and Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System (590 W) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used AMG GLE & AMG GLE Coupe for sale
AMG GLE vs AMG GLE Coupe FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is better for outright performance and chassis hardware, thanks to 603 hp, 850 Nm, air suspension and AMG Active Ride Control+. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe is better for lower outlay, lower road tax and luggage capacity.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE costs RM318,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe.
Which has the larger boot?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe has the larger boot at 655 litres, 25 litres more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE’s 630 litres.
