Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe

A middle ground between the GLE SUV and the manic GLE 63 AMG, does the GLE impress?

- BENJAMIN GRACIAS

MERCEDES-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ COUPE Engine: 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo-petrol Power: 455PS @ 5,800-6,100rpm Torque: 760Nm @ 2,200 - 5,000rpm Weight: 2,385kg Gearbox: 9-speed DCT Price: ₹1.85 crore ex-showroom

I admit I have never been a fan of middle-ground concepts. These tread a fine line between practicality and compromise, often leaning heavily into the latter. This philosophy extends to automobiles as well. Like the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe. It sits between the regular GLE SUV and the full-fat GLE 63 S AMG. The GLE 53 Coupe gets a mid-life refresh and besides cosmetic updates, benefits from a mild-hybrid system that makes it quicker than before. Can this make a believer out of me? There’s only one way to find out.