Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS get Night Edition models

Mercedes-Benz has added Night Edition models for the GLE and GLS SUVs in India. Prices for the Mercedes-Benz GLE Night Edition start at Rs 1.41 crore. Meanwhile, the GLS Night Edition range starts at Rs 1.05 crore. The special edition models don an all-black look and come with feature upgrades. No changes have been made to their powertrains.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS: Price, specs, and more

Here is the price list for the GLE and GLS Night Edition models.

Night Edition model	Price
GLE 300d 4MATIC	Rs 1.05 crore
GLE 450 4MATIC	Rs 1.14 crore
GLS 450 4MATIC	Rs 1.41 crore
GLS 450d 4MATIC	Rs 1.43 crore

The Night Edition models come in two exclusive paint shades – Alpine Grey and Obsidian Black. The roof rails, bumper trim, and OVRMs have been blacked out. The cabin flaunts Nappa leather upholstery and Anthracite openpore oak wooden trims. The GLE Night Edition also gets an AIRMATIC suspension, which adds an air-suspended ride quality that distinguishes it from the standard model.

The Night Edition models retain their respective powertrains. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is available with a 2-litre, in-line 4-cylinder diesel engine and a 3-litre in-line 6-cylinder petrol engine. The former generates a maximum power output of 270hp and 550Nm torque, while the latter puts out 380hp and 500Nm. The Mercedes-Benz GLS gets the same petrol engine. However, its 3-litre, in-line 6-cylinder diesel engine generates an improved output of 367hp and 750Nm. All engines are mated to a 9-speed automatic gearbox and come with a 4MATIC (AWD) configuration.

Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, said, “Continuous product innovation for customers through new products, their facelifts, and exclusive editions has been core to Mercedes-Benz’s successful product strategy in India; consistently elevating the brand’s desirability. GLE and GLS are undisputed segment leaders in the luxury SUV category in India, elevating India into MercedesBenz’s top global markets for these SUVs. The introduction of the ‘Night Edition’ with bespoke design, curated interiors, exclusive appointments and a sharper focus on personalization, makes the SUVs highly exclusive and unmatched in appeal. As our discerning customers increasingly seek vehicles that reflect their individuality, the GLE and GLS ‘Night Edition’ sets a new standard in differentiated luxury, reinforcing Mercedes-Benz’s leadership in top-end luxury SUV space.”

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Final Thoughts

The standard GLE range starts at Rs 1 crore, while the GLS lineup starts at Rs 1.32 crore. The latter is Mercedes-Benz’s flagship SUV in India. It rivals the Land Rover Defender, Audi Q7, BMW X7, and Volvo XC90.