January 2015 at the North American International Auto Show, it was discontinued in August 2019 after the introduction of the W167. The GLE Coupé was built in Alabama with the GLE on which it is based. Sales are expected from the second half of 2015. The range is topped by the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S-Model, powered by 5.5-litre twin turbo V8 producing 585 bhp and 768 Nm of torque, making it one of the quickest of its type. Safety 1 vehicle structure rated "Acceptable" 2 strength-to-weight ratio: 6.68 Fourth generation (W167/V167; 2019) The fourth generation GLE was unveiled at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. At launch, the GLE was sold in the U.S. with two engine options. The GLE 350 has a 2-liter 4-cylinder engine with and the GLE 450 has a 3-liter, inline-6, turbocharged engine with and torque. The GLE 450 has a 48V electric system with an integrated starter motor. The system powers the air-conditioner, in-car electronics and the electronically driven turbocharger. The GLE 450 features a refined Active Body Control system, that does away with mechanical roll bars, notably enhancing performance. Other engine options are also available. The AMG GLE 53 was introduced at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show in March. It has a 3.0 L turbo I6 boosted to and torque. A 48V electric system like in the GLE 450 features EQ Boost for an extra and torque on demand. For the first time, the GLE also adds a seven-seat option. Plug-in hybrid In the European market, two plug-in hybrid versions are available: the GLE 350e, using a petrol engine, and the GLE 350de, using a diesel engine. Both use a 31.2-kWh battery. The vehicle can be equipped with a 60 kW quick charging option. The declared WLTP all-electric range is . Long-wheelbase (V167) The fourth-generation GLE saw the introduction of a long-wheelbase (LWB) variant, which as of 2020 is currently only sold in India. The LWB has a wheelbase that is 8 centimetres longer than that of the standard version. The variant is still designed as a default 2-row SUV, with most (69 mm) of the additional length being put into use in the second row. Available powertrains include a 2.0-litre turbodiesel (300d), 3.0-litre turbodiesel (400d), and 3.0-litre petrol (450), all making the same power as in the short-wheelbase (SWB) counterparts. In India, the LWB's only market, the SWB variant is not marketed. Mercedes currently