The Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 has arguably had one of the most eventful few months of any model in the aftermarket business. In the span of four months, we’ve seen a handful of high-profile tuning firms release programs for the high-performance coupe-SUV.->ke145 Brabus was the first to do it at the 2015 Dubai Motor Show.->ke4025 Wheelsandmore followed suit in December 2015 and then, at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show,->ke228 we saw two more tuning firms present their own kits for the AMG GLE 63. One was Russian tuner TopCar. The other comes from its German counterpart, Mansory.->ke3403

Yes, Mansory had a huge presence at Geneva and, while its most outlandish work was reserved for the 4XX Siracusa 488 GTB, this kit for the AMG GLE 63 is arguably the one that’s going to get the most mileage because of the popularity of the model it’s based on. The reality is that while we’ve been flooded with new kits for the AMG GLE 63,->ke4971 there still aren’t that many to choose from.

This particular kit isn’t as flamboyant as some of Mansory’s previous works, but it’s still bodacious enough to get the attention it deserves. The German tuner once again relied on its tried-and-true formula of providing upgrades to the vehicle’s exterior, interior, and engine, adding enough on each section to make it stand out compared to the standard AMG GLE 63, or any other tuning program that’s out on the market today.

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2016 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 By Mansory

Specifications
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  • Model: 2016 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 By Mansory
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  • Engine/Motor: V8
  • Horsepower: 840
  • Torque: 849
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Exterior

The modifications to the exterior come with the usual wide body kit that’s become a specialty of sorts for Mansory. The front end gets an aggressive new front spoiler with daytime running lights embedded in it. It’s a nice departure from the somewhat boxy look of the standard model’s front bumper. A lift-reducing front lip also adds some context character to the SUV while also improving its aerodynamic capabilities.

There’s also a new carbon fiber hood and extended wheel arches that add an extra 1.18 inches to the AMG GLE 63’s width. The SUV also gets a new rear wing on top of the standard spoiler to help create extra downforce on the rear axles. Rounding out the exterior upgrades is a new exhaust system and a set of massive 23-inch Spider forged alloy wheels wrapped in 305/35-series tires.

Interior

Don’t be shocked here but the interior is somewhat subdued, at least by Mansory's opulent standards. Yes, the words “Mansory” and “subdued” usually don’t come together, but it seems appropriate in this case. Unlike its other programs, the tuner opted for something a little simpler with the interior of the AMG GLE 63. It’s got an ergonomically redesigned sports steering wheel that’s been wrapped in leather to go with special carbon trims. A full, two-tone leather interior with red trim makes the cabin pop even more.

Drivetrain

The centerpiece of Mansory’s program can be found under that new carbon fiber hood. Pop it open and you’ll see a heavily modified, 5.5-liter, bi-turbo, V-8 engine that received a new ECU management system and sports air filter. A sports silencer on the exhausts complete the engine upgrade, which brings the AMG GLE 63’s output up to an impressive 840 horsepower and 849 pound-feet of torque, making it the most powerful engine upgrade for the AMG GLE 63 on the market to date.

The increase in output is so massive that the extra power attributed to the engine tune - 283 horsepower and 333 pound-feet of torque - is enough for an entry-level sports car. As impressive as that is, Mansory’s work on the V-8 also helped increase its top speed from the electronically limited 155 mph to an impressive 183 mph. No 0-to-60-mph time was given, but considering its new numbers, a shade under four seconds isn’t out of the question.

Pricing

Mansory didn’t announce how much the entire kit costs. The usual protocol for a prospective customer is to contact the tuner directly to get a proper quote. But if it helps, the tuner does offer a separate power kit with Vmax. This engine modification only increases the AMG GLE 63’s power to 660 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. It’s not as powerful as the engine kit that was presented at the Geneva Motor Show, but for what it’s worth, this kit costs €4,554, which is about $5,040 based on current exchange rates.