Price of 2016 Mercedes Benz GLE 450 in Nigeria – Reviews and Buying Guide

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE for sale – The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE class combines a classy, spacious cabin with enough engines and an impressive safety reliability rating. These positive features are enough to make the GLE class have an impressive overall ranking despite the dull handling and high cost of ownership. The 2016 GLE model was an all-new model that replaced the M-Class.

2016 Mercedes Benz GLE 450 Trim

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 comes as a trim under the GLE class. It is available in two body styles which are the regular SUV and a four-door coupe. Trim levels correspond to the vehicle’s engine. For drivers who love cars with much performance, the AMG-branded GLE450 should suffice. It has a quick twin-turbocharged V6 engine and it is the only trim in this year’s model that comes with a nine-speed automatic transmission.

2016 Mercedes Benz GLE 450 Standard Features

The following are the standard features of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450. They include;

• 7-inch display with COMAND infotainment system.
• Dual-zone automatic climate control.
• A USB port.
• Navigation.
• Tri-zone climate control.
• A Harman Kardon or Bang & Olufsen premium surround-sound stereo.
• Satellite radio.
• A power sunroof.
• A panoramic sunroof.
• Bluetooth.
• Mercedes’ COMAND infotainment system.
• A rear-seat entertainment system.
• A surround view camera.
• Wi-Fi hot spot.
• An adaptive air suspension.
• 21-inch alloy wheels.
• Full LED exterior lighting (adaptive headlights, running lights, taillights).
• Power-folding and auto-dimming mirrors.
• MB-Tex premium vinyl upholstery.
• Rear privacy glass.

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Performance

The 2016 Mercedes GLE has a smooth and comfortable ride but, it has numb steering and lacklustre handling compared to its rivals. The coupe model is your best bet if you want to enjoy great driving dynamics.

Mercedes offers the 2016 GLE class with a lot of available engines which all produce significant power.

The AMG GLE450 Coupe is the only trim without a standard seven-speed automatic transmission. Instead, a nine-speed automatic transmission is standard on the model. Also included is a standard rear-wheel drive and the 4Matic models have all-wheel drive. The AMG HLE coupe model has a twin-turbo V6 engine that produces 362 horsepower. During its performance testing, the Mercedes-Benz GLE450 ran from 0 mph to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds. The estimated fuel economy is 20 mpg combined with 17 city run and 23 highway runs.

2016 Mercedes Benz GLE 450 Interior

The two-row Mercedes GLE450 has five seats. In a class that has no shortage of luxurious interiors, the GLE still has one of the nicest. It has excellent fit, finish and first-rate materials like genuine wood, but leather upholstery does not come standard. The front seats are comfortable. Adult passengers should have space in the back row. The GLE Coupe’s slanted roofline slightly reduces headroom.

Like any other Mercedes-Benz model, the GLE450 has the latest COMAND system that has updated menus and graphics as well as the familiar large knob now topped with a new redundant touch-sensitive pad for clicking and swiping. The seemingly endless number of features and customization possibilities make the revised system overwhelming at first but it works fairly well and allows the driver to choose his or own preferred method of control.

2016 Mercedes Benz GLE 450 Cargo Space

When the seats are upright, the 2016 GLE450 has 38.7 cubic feet of cargo space and when the back seats are folded, it expands the space to 80.3 cubic feet which is one of the highest cargo capacities in the class. The coupe body style has 23 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats and 60.7 cubic feet when the seats are folded.

2016 Mercedes Benz GLE 450 Safety Features 

The key safety features of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450;

• Blind spot monitoring.
• A 360-degree camera, and automatic parking assist.
• A rearview camera.
• Adaptive cruise control.
• Automatic emergency braking.
• A driver attention monitor.
• Lane keep assist.
• Front seat side airbags.
• Traction and stability control.
• Forward collision warning system with automatic braking (Pre-Safe).

2016 Mercedes Benz GLE 450 Warranty Coverage

Mercedes-Benz has a competitive limited and power train warranty that aligns with another luxury automaker. The company does not offer any complimentary scheduled maintenance. The following are the warranty given to the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450;

• • Limited warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles.
• • Powertrain warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles.
• • No complimentary scheduled maintenance.

2016 Mercedes Benz GLE 450 Buying Guide

The Mercedes-Benz GLE450 has certain things you need to look out for before buying it. This is a buying guide for the model;

1.     Check Engine Parts: Since the engine is used to move the car, it is important you check the engine to ensure it is still okay especially if it is a fairly used model you are getting, so you do not end up being duped. A faulty engine may result in lots of repairs and would render the car useless at a point.

2.     Warranty: Every new model of the Mercedes-Benz GLE450 comes with a warranty which is the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, covering defects in material or workmanship for 48 months or 50,000 miles. If the place you are purchasing the brand from does not give you access to the warranty, then you should know something is wrong and you have to look for another place.

2016 Mercedes Benz GLE 450 Price in Nigeria

Brand new 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450	₦30 Million
Nigerian used 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450	₦15 Million
Foreign used 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450	₦21.7 Million