2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe Review

Like other SUV coupes, the 2023 Mercedes-AMG GLE Coupe sacrifices rear passenger room and cargo space for a fastback roofline that conveys sportiness and style. And though it costs more money in exchange for less practicality, it does have standard AMG performance tuning to back up its looks with athleticism. This version of the midsize GLE SUV is also less common on the road than the standard version, lending it an air of exclusivity.

Better yet, Mercedes has returned the AMG GLE 63 S to the lineup, which brings a hand-assembled, turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine to the party. It reappeared during the 2022 model year after a short production hiatus. Other changes for 2023 include making metallic paint standard and the discontinuation of the 25-speaker Burmester high-end audio system. The GLE Coupe keeps its standard 13-speaker Burmester surround-sound system.

There are a few alternatives to the 2023 GLE Coupe. You could choose an Audi Q8 or a BMW X6 and save thousands of dollars, or you could spend about the same money and instead get a less powerful version of the Porsche Cayenne Coupe. From the traditional luxury SUV camp, you might find the rakishly handsome Jaguar F-Pace or Land Rover Range Rover Velar enticing. But if your heart is set on getting a Mercedes, you should check out our detailed Expert Rating below for more analysis of the GLE Coupe.