Mercedes’ Secret Diesel Electric SUV You’ve Never Heard Of!
There’s something about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 de that nobody’s talking about. While every other manufacturer abandons diesel, Mercedes paired one with a plug-in hybrid system. The result sounds impossible on paper.
In this video:
– The Diesel-Electric: Does mixing a turbodiesel with an electric motor actually work, or is this engineering madness?
– The Range Reality: Mercedes claims 97 km of electric-only driving. We investigate what that means in the real world.
– The Fast Charging Question: Can a plug-in hybrid really charge in 20 minutes, and does it matter?
– The Interior Inspection: Is the Star Edition trim worth the premium over standard GLE models?
– The Value Verdict: At €90,000+, how does this compare to the BMW X5 xDrive45e and Audi Q7 TFSI e?
There’s one hidden feature in this powertrain that might be the most clever thing Mercedes has done in years.
This review covers the Mercedes GLE 350 de performance, diesel plug-in hybrid technology, electric range testing, interior quality, MBUX infotainment, and comparisons against the BMW X5, Audi Q7, and Volvo XC90 Recharge.
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