Mercedes-Benz continues its core AMG offensive; launches the most powerful GLE in India- the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé

By Sham Rathi On Aug 24, 2021

The 4.0-liter V8 AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé, with twin-turbocharging and integrated EQ Boost starter-alternator will be the most powerful SUV coupé from Mercedes-Benz in India

First-ever AMG 63 S model in India with an EQ Boost Tech

AMG remained the highest growing segment for Mercedes-Benz in H1 2021

Under the hood sits a 4.0-liter V8 bi-turbo engine, which produces 612 hp on tap. It is coupled with an EQ boost starter-alternator and a 48-volt onboard electrical system
The AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission is specially tuned to the requirements of the powerful V8 engine in the AMG GLE 63 S Coupé
The SUV Coupe shows impressive agility owing to the combination of AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL+ air suspension with active roll stabilization based on 48 V and the fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive
The AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé comes with a comprehensive range of safety features: Airbags all around the cabin, Blind Spot Assist, Active Brake Assist, 3-stage Electronic Stability Program ESP, 4ETS dynamic handling control system, and AMG electronic rear-axle limited-slip differential
MBUX infotainment system with AMG-specific functions and displays for the instrument cluster and media display (touchscreen) and intuitive voice control
Service packages: Start from 2 years to 10 years duration for AMGs
Compact: Starts at Rs. 96,700 for 2 years
Compact Plus: Starts at Rs. 496,000 for 3 years/30,000 kms
AMG customers have dedicated Service Advisors and Diagnostic engineers to take care of their performance machines
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé is priced at Rs. 2.07 crores (Ex-showroom all-India price)

Pune: India’s largest luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz continued its product offensive in the market and introduced the all-new AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé. The launch of the four-liter V8 AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé further bolsters the company’s core AMG range of pure performance Sports Utility Coupés in India. A stylish and electrified coupé with exceptional agility and driving dynamics, the all-wheel-drive AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé molds numerous vehicle personalities into one model, making it an equally practical everyday drive vehicle. The AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé is the 12^thAMG model available for AMG enthusiasts in India.

Martin Schwenk, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India commented, “AMG portfolio remains the fastest-growing segment for us and the launch of the AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé reinforces our strong presence in the luxury performance segment. This vehicle sets a high standard for design, the exclusivity of appointments, driving dynamics, and agility. Kitted out with the specific AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive, the AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe is a capable off-roader and an outstanding instance of Performance Luxury perfected by AMG.”

Mr. Schwenk further added, “Fascinating products supported by a wide retail network of exclusive AMG Performance Centres and complemented by AMG specific service programs for the discerning AMG customers have ensured our AMG strategy remains customer-centric. Fascinating products together with such initiatives have helped us in cementing our position as the most preferred luxury performance brand in the market today.”

Product Information:

The GLE range has been one of the most diverse line-ups of Mercedes-Benz in recent years, with products ranging from GLE 300 d 4MATIC LWB to performance-focused cars like the AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé, all sharing the same rugged underpinnings. The new AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé is the most powerful sibling of the AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé.

Top class performance with AMG 4.0-litre V8 Biturbo engine

The AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+Coupé’s twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 produces 612 horsepower at 6500 rpm, and 850 Nm of torque at 2500-4500 rpm. This performance SUV Coupé is extremely agile as it sprints from 0-100 in mere 3.8 seconds making it the fastest SUV Coupé in Mercedes-Benz’s India portfolio.

EQ Boost Hybrid System:

The AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé’s 4.0-liter engine is also the first-ever AMG V8 to feature the 48-volt EQ Boost hybrid system. The 4.0-liter V8 Biturbo engine is fitted with an integrated EQ Boost starter-alternator. It combines a starter motor and an alternator in a single, powerful electric motor, compactly integrated between the engine and the transmission. The EQ Boost hybrid system produces an additional 22 hp of output plus 250 Nm of torque.

Exterior Design:

The design has some radical peculiarities – the front apron, in a dynamic jet-wing design, is painted the same color as the vehicle and features black air intakes. Imposing power domes in the bonnet and the front splitter decked out in silver chrome, emphasize the sharper coupé design. The model is shod with 22-inch light-alloy wheels with AMG lettering as standard.

The newly designed rear apron, with AMG-specific details such as a striking diffuser in black and a trim strip in silver chrome, visually accentuates the vehicle’s width. The special AMG performance exhaust system, with two rectangular high-gloss chrome-plated twin tailpipe trim elements, completes the sportily dominant look.

Aesthetic interior design:

The interior design of the AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupé embodies the precision and quality that is emblematic of the brand. It is characterized by a resolutely sporty ambiance with a dynamic and exclusive flair. Peculiar bits include the AMG exclusive Nappa leather touch added to the AMG seats, which also provide optimum lateral support and have an AMG-specific seat pattern layout with an “AMG” badge in the front backrests. The three-spoke AMG Performance steering wheel wrapped in full DINAMICA micro-fiber, with aluminum shift paddles, impresses with its optimum driver-oriented ergonomic design. A wide range of high-quality interior trim elements is available for further individualization of the interior. Optional AMG trim elements in carbon fiber lend a particularly sporty touch to the interior.

The intelligent AMG Cylinder Management system:

For increased efficiency, Mercedes-AMG has equipped its V8 engines with cylinder deactivation. In the partial-load range, cylinders two, three, five, and eight are deactivated, which crucially reduces the fuel consumption. When the driver has selected the “Comfort” drive program, the cylinder deactivation system kicks in a wide engine speed range, spanning 1000 to 3250 rpm. A special display in the instrument cluster indicates whether the cylinder deactivation system is in use and whether the engine is presently operating in four or eight-cylinder mode. The transition between these two operating states is immediate, fast, and torque-neutral.

Agile and exact: AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL roll stabilization:

The AMG-specific configuration for high vehicle dynamics is highly assisted by the active roll stabilization system based on 48 V technology. Dubbed ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL the system precisely compensates for body movements. The result is that, even when pushing the limits, handling remains precisely controlled and extremely direct. The stabilization system not only reduces body roll when cornering but also allows more precise tuning of the cornering and load cycle properties. In addition, it increases ride comfort when driving in a straight line because stimuli by one-sided road bumps are balanced out. Body movements can be actively and optimally adapted to the driving mode, which intensifies the driving experience.

Precise and fast: the AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission:

The AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission is specially tuned to the requirements of the eight-cylinder engine in the AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé. The extensively tailored software enables extremely short shift times and fast multiple downshifts and delivers an especially emotive gearshifting experience thanks to the double-declutching function. Gear changes are performed with no interruption in tractive power. Dynamic acceleration and very short shift times are just as available as a fuel-efficient driving style depending on the selected mode.

AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with fully variable torque distribution:

The performance-oriented all-wheel-drive system continuously ensures the best possible ratio of dynamism, traction, and efficiency. The best possible torque split is continuously computed according to the driving conditions and driver’s input. The transition from the rear-wheel to the all-wheel drive and vice versa is seamless, as the intelligent control is integrated into the overall vehicle system architecture. Alongside traction and lateral dynamics, the all-wheel-drive also improves the longitudinal dynamics for even more powerful acceleration.

Specifications	Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé
Engine	4.0-liter V8 bi-turbo with an integrated EQ Boost starter-alternator.
Displacement	3982 cc
Output	612 hp (450 kW) at 5750-6500 rpm + 22 hp (16 kW) from EQ Boost starter-alternator
Peak torque	850 Nm at 2500-4500 rpm
Drive	AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with fully variable torque distribution
Transmission	AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)	3.8 s
Top speed	280 km/h (electronically ltd.)

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About Mercedes-Benz India

Mercedes-Benz India pioneered the luxury car market in India. Set up in 2009, Mercedes-Benz India’s world-class production facility is spread over 100 acres in Chakan near Pune. Since June 2015, Mercedes-Benz India also commenced production from its new expanded production facility located in the same premises. Mercedes-Benz India is part of Mercedes-Benz’s Global Production Network and plays an important role in the CKD/MVP production network in Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

At these locations, Mercedes-Benz produces vehicles in various extension levels for domestic markets. The production facility carries an investment of more than INR 2600 crores and has the largest installed production capacity for any luxury carmaker in India. Mercedes- Benz India also has the largest network spread amongst any luxury carmaker, with a presence in 48 Indian cities with close to 100 outlets. Through the exclusive AMG Performance Centres located in six cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kochi, and Pune, the AMG performance sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz also boasts of a strong retail network presence in the country.

Mercedes-Benz India now boasts of the entire portfolio having ‘connected cars’. Mercedes-Benz India product portfolio comprises the locally produced Mercedes Maybach S 560, S-Class, E-Class Long Wheelbase, A-Class Limousine, C-Class and the GLA, GLC, GLC Coupé, long-wheelbase GLE G350d, and GLS luxury SUVs. Mercedes-Benz also locally manufactures three AMG models; the AMG GLC 43 4MATIIC Coupe, the AMG A 35 4MATIC saloon, and the AMG GLA 35 4M SUV. Completely Built imported cars portfolio includes the EQC, V-Class, CLS, C-Class Cabriolet, the G 350d, the EQC, and the exciting AMG range.

In 2021 Mercedes-Benz’s motto is to ‘reimagine excellence’ and offer discerning customers the most desirable and sustainable products and services. Mercedes-Benz introduced the 2021 Mercedes I connect (Mmc) which is now equipped with new features deployed Over the Air (OTA) to all India customers with connected cars: Alexa Integration, Google Home Integration, and Parking Solution POIs in Navigation. The company started 2021 with the launch of the S-Class ‘Maestro Edition’, it introduced the 2021 GLC, the New E-Class FL, A-Class Limousine, AMG A 35 4M saloon, all-new GLA and the AMG GLA 35 4M, the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC and S 400 d 4MATIC and S 450 4MATIC. Mercedes-Benz India sold 4857 units in H1 2021 with a 65% growth compared to H1 2020. In 2021 Mercedes-Benz announced the futuristic and more customer-centric ‘direct to customer model, called ‘Retail of the Future’ (ROTF). According to this new business model, Mercedes-Benz India will own the entire stock of cars, sell them via appointed Franchise Partners, invoice the new cars to the customers directly, process the order and fulfill them, offering one transparent price and purchasing experience for customers