Mercedes-Benz Warns It Will Close a German Assembly Plant and Engine Factory Unless Costs Come Down
Sep 22, 2026The Spec'd take
Why it stands out
- A silky 3.0-litre straight-six with an electric auxiliary compressor and 48V starter-generator gives 435 hp, 560 Nm and 0 to 100 km/h in 5 seconds
- The Performance Edition bundles the good stuff as standard: AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL roll stabilisation, 400 mm composite front brakes and 22-inch forged wheels
- AMG RIDE CONTROL+ air suspension with automatic level control makes it far more comfortable over broken roads than its sporty looks suggest
- Big-car comfort features: 4-zone THERMOTRONIC climate, ventilated and heated front seats, head-up display and a 13-speaker Burmester system with Dolby Atmos
Worth knowing
- At Rs 1.52 crore it costs about Rs 52 lakh more than the AMG GLC 43 Coupe, and the fastback roof eats into rear headroom compared with the regular GLE
- The dual 12.3-inch widescreen cockpit is an older MBUX generation than the portrait screens in newer Mercedes models
- Driving Assistance Package with active distance and steering assist is a Rs 3.23 lakh option, not standard
- MANUFAKTUR paints are pricey: Opalite White Bright adds Rs 2.44 lakh and Alpine Grey Solid Rs 5.06 lakh



















