makris0000

So I have about 7 months left on my GLE 350 lease and I’m considering getting a new GLE. I am really liking the coupe design and it is more unique. Being 6’4ish I do need headroom which the GLE SUV has and I am also am curious as to how the headroom compares for the driver in both.

Anyone have any insight or experience on how the coupe and suv GLEs compare? I know they don’t make a GLE coupe that’s non-AMG for the states. But I would like an idea of how different the GLE coupe is from the SUV (ride quality, size, noise, etc). For reference I am looking at the GLE 53 AMGs for both the coupe and SUV and possibly the 450 for the suv.

mbsl550.19

Well my wife who is 5'7" hit her head getting into the back seat, so the coupe was out for us. And the SUV has more space. my 2 cents.

makris0000

Yeah because of the design the rear occupants won't have much headspace and the rear won't have as much storage. Thankfully I don't usually drive people around so the back seat will be empty most of the time.

mikapen

I'm 6' and ​​​​​​I bonked my head getting into the driver's seat for a demo. The seat was in a medium position.
After lowering the seat to the lowest position (my usual), I still had to duck to get in / out. More than is acceptable to me.

I actually think the SUV looks better than the Coupe. Maybe I'm still tainted by memories of the W166 Coupe....

AlmonteVG

I'm just adding my 2¢ as I’ve never extensively driven the coupe. I did even at 6’2” prefer the coupe before going with the more practical SUV. I’ve always loved the look of the coupe and from certain angles it is better looking than the SUV. Overall I think the Suv has less unappealing angles than the coupe making it better looking overall if that makes any sense.

I ended up going with the traditional SUV because I needed a family hauler and the coupe’s loss of cargo space combined with the “tighter” backseat it made less sense for my needs. The coupes still make my head turn and makes me second doubt myself but the SUV is still the better choice.

Pappachoppers

I am also 6’4”. When looking and getting in the coupe at the dealer, my wife shook her head, and stated that it’s too small for you. Saying” A munchkin would like it, but you won’t in a few weeks.” She was right. As, long drives in the GLE is quite comfortable. I take comfort over looks any day.