Mercedes-Benz has added V-8 power to its
newest GLE with the arrival of the 2020 GLE580.
The powertrain is a mild-hybrid setup combining a 4.0-liter
twin-turbocharged V-8 with a beefed-up electric starter motor able to aid the
engine during high loads and recover energy under braking and coasting. The
same setup features in the redesigned
2020 GLS, also in 580 guise.
The powertrain delivers 483 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of
torque, and during high loads receives a boost from the electric motor of 21 hp
and 184 lb-ft. A 9-speed automatic and all-wheel-drive system complete the
drivetrain.
The mild-hybrid technology helps reduce fuel consumption
compared to a standalone V-8, though EPA-rated fuel economy won't be revealed
until closer to the market launch in late 2019.
The GLE580 is priced from $77,795, including destination,
and benefits from a long list of standard extras. The list includes air
suspension with adjustable dampers, leather trim, an AMG sport package, dual
12.3-inch displays, natural-speak voice activation, augmented reality video for
the navigation, and third-row seats.
The GLE580 helps fill the gap between the GLE53,
another mild-hybrid model, and a redesigned
GLE63 that's on the way. The latter should come with a twin-turbo V-8
delivering over 600 hp.
by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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