2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE LWB 450 And 400d Variants Launched In India At Rs 8880 Lakh

• Both variants feature the same equipment.
• They only miss out on more airbags, a head-up display, and a 13-speaker Burmester sound system from the discontinued 400d Hip Hop Edition.
• The 400d uses the same 3.0-litre diesel engine from the Hip Hop Edition.
• The 450 utilises a 3.0-litre petrol engine paired with a 48v mild-hybrid system.
• Rivals the Range Rover Sport, Discovery and Volvo XC90.

Back in SUV in India in two variants: GLE 300d and GLE 400d Hip Hop Edition. And now, the carmaker has added a petrol GLE 450 variant at Rs 88.80 lakh and a GLE 400d variant at 89.90 lakh (ex-showroom India). Here's how the new variants stack up in the GLE's lineup:

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE	Prices (ex-showroom India)
GLE 300 d	Rs 73.70 lakh
GLE 450	Rs 88.80 lakh
GLE 400 d	Rs 89.90 lakh
GLE 400 d Hip Hop Edition (Discontinued)	Rs 1.25 crore

In additon to the launch of the 450 and 400d, the carmaker has gone ahead and discontinued the top-spec 400d Hip Hop Edition. This leaves the 400d as the new top-spec variant. The 450 comes at a premium of Rs 15.10 lakh over the base 300d, with the 400d being pricier by an additional Rs 1.10 lakh. This new top spec variant is cheaper by a whopping Rs 36 lakh. This huge price difference is due to the fact that the two new GLE variants are CKD models, whereas the 400d Hip Hop Edition was a CBU unit.

The difference also comes down to the equipment on offer. The 450 and 400d share the same set of features such as multi-beam LED headlamps, the latest MBUX infotainment software, 20-inch alloy wheels, four-zone climate control, memory package front seats, panoramic sunroof, and wireless charging. Safety features consist of a 360-degree camera, seven airbags, blindspot assist, and active brake assist. You only miss out with bits like additional airbags, a head-up display and a 13-speaker, 590W Burmester sound system that was present in the Hip Hop Edition.

Under the hood, the 400d variant retains the same BS6-compliant 3.0-litre, six cylinder diesel engine as the 400d Hip Hop Edition. It's rated at 330PS and 700Nm with a 0-100kmph sprint time of 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 245kmph. The 450 variant is powered by a BS6-compliant 3.0-litre, six-cylinder petrol mill that develops 367PS and 500Nm. Another 250Nm and 22PS boost is available via a 48v mild-hybrid system. All this gives the 450 a 0-100kmph sprint time of 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 250kmph. Both variants feature the same 4MATIC all-wheel-drive technology and 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission as the other variants.

Before the introduction of the 450 petrol variant, the GLE competed against the likes of the.

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