MY17 GLE ordering guide?
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GLE 450 AMG SUV
450 AMG is being just replaced by 43 AMG, still the same car and price, for MY2017 MB has just renamed all 3.0 V6 biturbo aka 450 models to 43, that's it.
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2017 GLE43W4
But the GLE 400 in the US has the 3.0 V6 biturbo too. Does this mean it is now GLE 43 or only outside of the US replacing the GLE 450?
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GLE 550e, BMW Z3
I am in the process of ordering a MY17 GLE and have seen the Order guide. Disappointing in some ways because some of the prices listed are wrong (according to the dealer). The base price has gone up on the 550e to $66,300.00. Also, MB has decided to eliminate some of the stand alone options and roll them into packages, thus making certain features more expensive. As an example, the LED lighting package is no longer available as a stand alone option, but is in the Premium 2 package, which includes heated and cooled cupholders (no longer standard) and rear seat sunshades (no longer a stand alone option) a rear passthough (not available on my 550e) and interior ambient lighting and illuminated door sills (no longer standard).
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GLE 550e, BMW Z3
Where are you located? My salesman said no 9G-Tronic transmission on the 550e I am ordering, and it uses the same gas engine as the GLE400. Also, the MBUSA.com website is now updated to the 2017 models, and it says the GLEs still have the 7G-tronic.
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GLE 450 AMG SUV
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2014 MB E350 Luxury
Thanks for the heads up on MBUSA. I intended to switch from my 2014 E350 to 2017 GLE, but being in the northern climate a heated steering wheel is mandatory. However, the MBUSA site does not list it as an option! Yikes, no heated steering wheel = no GLE for me. I've researched BMW X5, Volvo XC90, Audi Q7, & Acura MDX, but the GLE was my top pick. I like the feel & features of my E350, but need a more upright seating position. What to do??? Any advise on alternatives? Thanks
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GLE 550e, BMW Z3
Thanks for the heads up on MBUSA. I intended to switch from my 2014 E350 to 2017 GLE, but being in the northern climate a heated steering wheel is mandatory. However, the MBUSA site does not list it as an option! Yikes, no heated steering wheel = no GLE for me. I've researched BMW X5, Volvo XC90, Audi Q7, & Acura MDX, but the GLE was my top pick. I like the feel & features of my E350, but need a more upright seating position. What to do??? Any advise on alternatives? Thanks
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2014 MB E350 Luxury
Thanks, that's a relief. I had only seen the single page 2017 'teaser'. That page also refers to the 7G transmission, but hopefully the page is already out of date & the 9 speed is included.
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2017 GLE43W4
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Ordered AMG GLE 63 S Coupe
I already had the 2017 GLE 63 s coupe ordered on waiting list for a few months. I checked the build of the 2017 today and they have definitely changed up what is included in what package. I believe that there are some mistakes on the website build. For example, they have illuminated running boards listed in two different sections. One section has them for $0 and another for $1650. The 2016 build had heated steering wheel and cooled/heated cup holders as options and I don't see the 2017 build with those as options or standard features. There are other small features that seem to be missing on the 2017 build that were included on the 2016 build.
My GLE build starts in about a week, so I am going to contact my dealer tomorrow to get some answers.
My GLE build starts in about a week, so I am going to contact my dealer tomorrow to get some answers.
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2017 GLE43W4
The GLE 400 on the site shows TBD for both fuel economies, if the engine was the same 3.0 L V6 Biturbo / 7G-tronic, then why would it not have the same mpg as the 2016 model. This makes me believe the 9G-tronic will be in the 2017 GLE 400, the 9G is more fuel efficient hence the TBD for now. Also the curb weight is TBD. The new 9G is lighter then the 7G. One last thing, the 0-60 is now 5.9s, the 2016 was 6.0s, possibly due to the lighter 9G. I can only dream. Everyone's thoughts? Fingers crossed.
Last edited by Kalaika; Jul 23, 2016 at 05:11 AM.
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I hope there pricing mistakes shown on MBUSA. The options for a 2016 GLE 63 I was interested in increased $3,620 for 2017. 
For 2016 the Aluminum Running Boards were a 'No Cost' option but now is $670.
The Night Package is still $750 but no longer has the Black wheels included. The 21" Black wheels are listed as $1,200. So what you got for $750 in 2016 is now $1,950.
For 2016 the Aluminum Running Boards were a 'No Cost' option but now is $670.
The Night Package is still $750 but no longer has the Black wheels included. The 21" Black wheels are listed as $1,200. So what you got for $750 in 2016 is now $1,950.
Last edited by E55 KEV; Jul 25, 2016 at 09:55 AM.
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GLE 550e, BMW Z3
I'm located in California. I do see the site shows 7G for the 2017 GLE 400, my 2017 GLE 400 PO shows 9G. Not sure which is incorrect. I did notice if you built the 2017 GLE 350 4matic, it shows the engine is a 3.0 L V6 Biturbo, i'm assuming that is incorrect. Also the price of my Package 2 was $2120 but the site shows $6020. Not sure what to make of it.
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Last edited by DarrenK; Jul 24, 2016 at 11:59 AM.
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GLE 550e, BMW Z3
Any Update?
The GLE 400 on the site shows TBD for both fuel economies, if the engine was the same 3.0 L V6 Biturbo / 7G-tronic, then why would it not have the same mpg as the 2016 model. This makes me believe the 9G-tronic will be in the 2017 GLE 400, the 9G is more fuel efficient hence the TBD for now. Also the curb weight is TBD. The new 9G is lighter then the 7G. One last thing, the 0-60 is now 5.9s, the 2016 was 6.0s, possibly due to the lighter 9G. I can only dream. Everyone's thoughts? Fingers crossed.
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2017 GLE43W4
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GLE 550e, BMW Z3
P.S. I checked locally, and some of the local dealers appear to have 2017 GLE 400's in stock. They do not list 9Gtronic as being on the vehicle...very odd.
Last edited by DarrenK; Aug 15, 2016 at 01:46 PM.
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2017 GLE43W4
She also checked the 350 and it still shows 7G.
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2017 GLE43W4
I thought my build was the first run of the 2017 GLEs. Maybe im wrong.
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GLE 550e, BMW Z3
I don't know. I have a GLE 550e on order with a mid-September build, but they use the same motor (the V6 biturbo) and appear to have many of the same features as standard, just the 550e adds the electric motor to the powertrain.
Trying to find out exactly which dealer locally has the 400 in. Mercedes website is pretty bad, only shows me availability in a 50 mile radius.
Trying to find out exactly which dealer locally has the 400 in. Mercedes website is pretty bad, only shows me availability in a 50 mile radius.
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GLE 550e, BMW Z3
Just tracked down a local GLE 400...and the website for the dealer says it is 9G!!! great news for you Kalaika!
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