chrislk55

Fingers crossed for a 63 Hybrid!

mikapen

Do you have any idea how much it weighs?

wildta

Edit: full specs from German MB model pages.

​​​​​​PHEV

• Empty weight (EU) 2,800 kg
• Payload (EU) 530 kg
• Roof load 100 kg
• Total weight (EU) 3,330 kg
• Trailer load (braked at 12%) 750 kg (3,300 kg)

ICE

• Empty weight (EU) 2,375 kg
• Payload (EU) 675 kg
• Roof load 100 kg
• Total weight (EU) 3,050 kg
• Trailer load (braked at 12%) 750 kg (3,500 kg)

mikapen

Whoa!
That's a ton over non plug-in. AKA 2000 lbs.
Must be a plot by Tire manufacturers...

taphil

You're maths is of.

mikapen

I guess so. My math says 3330 kg equals 7,341 lb.
My GLE53 weighs 5000 - 5200#.

I guess it's a Metric Ton higher.

taphil

(2800kg - 2375kg) * 2.2 = 935lb

mikapen

I'm comparing the plug-in hybrid to the ICE version.
It's a metric ton heavier.
See posts 29 and 31 above for further clarification.

As I said, it looks like a plot from the tire companies to sell tires. Just kidding - I'm not into conspiracy theories - but they will consume a lot of tires.

taphil

1 metric ton = 1000kg = 2205lb

GLE53 hybrid is 935lb heaver than GLE53.

elbekko

I was surprised to see it weighs 100kg more than the 350e, which is already a chonker.

Also interesting to see they derated the tow rating to 3300kg, mine is still 3500kg.

Tifrazvan

When I first read about the gle53 phev I was quite disappointed that I didn't have the chance to order it, but after talking the specifications with my local dealer I can 100% say I would have picked the ICE anyway.
425kg heavier + smaller trunk is not ok for me. Also, 500kg payload is quite ****ty for a car this size. I am really struggling to see the benefits of the PHEV, but maybe Mercedes will do some magic with it and it will be awesome.
Regarding the 2nd facelift, I hope they keep the same layout for the interior, it's much more practical than the GLC type.