2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 Coupe AWD: The Brand’s Midsize Athletic Performance Crossover

 

Highlight:  The heated massaging seats provide the ultimate spa treatment.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $105,950 (Base Price: $79,500)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; all-wheel drive; AMG electronic slip differential; a tire pressure monitoring system; a braking assist system; electronic blind spot; a brake hold feature; rear camera; and a parking assist system

Standard Equipment: 21-inch wheels; 9-speed automatic transmission; an air ride suspension system; a variety of driving modes; Nappa leather performance steering wheel; a 12-inch digital instrument cluster; a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system; a navigation system; wireless charging; keyless ignition system; keyless door system; heated front seats; power folding side mirrors; and a dual zone automatic climate control system

Options: 22-inch AMG wheels; AMG red/black Nappa leather seats; AMG performance exhaust system; massaging front seats; heated/ventilated front seats; illuminated running boards; leather-like dashboard; a 360-degree camera; rapid heating front seats; heated front armrests and door panels; dark exterior trim package; a high-end Burmester high end audio system with surround system; an active control ride system; AMG braking with red brake calipers; and a driver assistance package

Other Trims:

AMG GLE 63 S AWD

Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: a 13-speaker, 590- watt Burmester Surround System audio system with AM/FM/HD with SiriusXM

Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard

USB Connectivity: Standard

Apple/Android Connectivity: Standard

Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 4 years or 50,000 miles

Powertrain Warranty: 5 years or 60,000 miles

Standard E63 S Engine/Horsepower: 3.0-liter bi-turbo, 6-cylinder engine/429-hp

Recommended Fuel: Premium

Standard Fuel Mileage: 17-city/21-hwy

What’s New: For the 2022 model year, the vehicle is literary a carryover model.

Why:

22-inch AMG optional wheels

An athletic exterior design

AMG Performance 

429-horsepower engine

Precision drive and feel… basically a driver-oriented vehicle

All wheel drive is standard

An airplane-like high tech interior design

Rapid interior heating is a plus for cold days

A wide selection of optional massage seating selections

In-vehicle Wi-Fi

A host of optional driver assist features with co-pilot assist steering

Massaging front seats

Comfortably and roomy interior seats five

Two tone interior pattern

Latest optional safety driving aids available

An optional crystal-clear audio system

An optional energizing comfort system, which enhances the driver’s attentiveness, while reducing drowsiness

Optional red brake calipers

But: 

Pricey when adding on options

The optional route-based speed adaption system doesn’t allow others following time to readjust their highway speed, which could lead to a rear end accident

AMG equals a stiffer, but compliable suspension system

Rear vision obstructed

A heads-up display system should be standard on this high-performance model

No heated rear seats

Verdict: For those seeking to add some flavor to Mercedes-Benz’s popular E-class crossover/SUV, the German engineers has the vehicle for you. The 2022 AMG GLE 53 Coupe remixes the boxy looking GLE exterior, adding curves and athletic prowess.

Underneath the hood of the curvaceous crossover is a peppy 6-cylinder turbo engine, which can seamlessly pump out 429-horsepower. Like with the traditional style GLE, the factory approved tricked-out crossover can be outfitted with such features as 22-inch AMG wheels, a speed activated cruise control system, a co-pilot assist steering, supportive massaging front heated seats, a gigantic combined 24-inch digital instrument cluster, a navigation system and a panoramic sunroof.

All of these features combined makes this vehicle pop, spicing up this luxury crossover.

Competition: 2022 BMW X4 M