{"id":79975,"date":"2026-08-27T11:34:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T11:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/79975\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T11:34:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T11:34:12","slug":"mercedes-benz-gle-l-long-wheelbase-debuts-in-china-what-about-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/79975\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes-Benz GLE L long-wheelbase Debuts in China \u2013 What about India?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Mercedes-Benz GLE has found a new way to offer more comfort in China. At the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz showcased the GLE L, a longer version of its popular SUV. The extra length is mainly seen between the wheels, giving passengers in the second row more room.<\/p>\n<p>The GLE L is made in China and gets a 3,115mm wheelbase. That is 120mm more than the regular GLE. The SUV measures 5,051mm in length, 2,018mm in width and 1,784mm in height.<\/p>\n<p>More room for rear passengers<\/p>\n<p>Mercedes-Benz has added a new feature called Boss Mode. It moves the front passenger seat forward by tilting it by 10.91 degrees. This leaves more space for the person sitting behind it.<\/p>\n<p>The feature comes from the Maybach GLS. The rear cabin also gets new entertainment screens and extra comfort features.<\/p>\n<p>120mm longer wheelbase<\/p>\n<p>3,115mm wheelbase<\/p>\n<p>5,051mm overall length<\/p>\n<p>Boss Mode for the front passenger seat<\/p>\n<p>10.91 degree seat tilt<\/p>\n<p>New rear seat entertainment screens<\/p>\n<p>China specific AI assistant<\/p>\n<p>Three 12.3 inch screens up front<\/p>\n<p>Two petrol engines on offer<\/p>\n<p>The GLE L is available in two versions called 350 L 4Matic and 450 L 4Matic. Both use petrol engines with 48V mild hybrid assistance.<\/p>\n<p>VariantEnginePowerTorqueGLE 350 L 4Matic2.0 litre turbo petrol254.4bhp400NmGLE 450 L 4Matic3.0 litre inline six turbo petrol375.7bhp560Nm<\/p>\n<p>Both engines use a 9 speed automatic gearbox and send power to all four wheels through Mercedes-Benz 4Matic.<\/p>\n<p>Familiar GLE styling<\/p>\n<p>There are no major styling surprises here. The GLE L gets the same basic design seen on the regular model. The grille has a gloss black finish with chrome detailing, while the headlights feature Mercedes star shaped DRLs.<\/p>\n<p>The SUV also gets wraparound tail-lights, black trim at the rear and dual exhaust outlets. New alloy wheels help set the longer model apart.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mercedes-Benz-GLE-L.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mercedes-Benz-GLE-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-443522 lazy\" style=\"width:931px;height:auto\"  data-\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The cabin has three 12.3 inch screens covering the driver display, central infotainment system and front passenger screen. A three spoke steering wheel with touch controls is also part of the package.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PC_1a7bc8baa7-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PC_1a7bc8baa7-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-443523 lazy\" style=\"width:931px;height:auto\"  data-\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mercedes-Benz has not confirmed an Indian launch for the GLE L. The company already sells long wheelbase E-Class and V-Class models here. The BMW X5 is also expected to arrive in a long wheelbase version in India in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>For now, the GLE L stays focused on the Chinese market. Its extra rear space and new comfort features make it a more passenger friendly version of the GLE.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Mercedes-Benz GLE has found a new way to offer more comfort in China. 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