The Mercedes-Benz GLE53 Edition R large performance SUV has been confirmed as the latest Edition R variant from the German brand, joining similar versions of the mid-size C43 sedan and GLC 43 SUV in Australian showrooms.

The warmed-up version of the seven-seat GLE – sitting below only the flagship GLE 63 AMG – is priced from $184,000 before on-road costs, while the five-seat GLE Coupe Edition R is priced at $188,100 plus on-roads.

That compares $179,900 and $190,900 before on-road costs for the standard SUV and Coupe versions respectively, both launched in Australia in 2020 as rivals to the BMW X5 /X6, Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90 large SUVs.

Both GLE53 R Editions come from the same US factory as regular models and use the same 320kW/560Nm 3.0-litre twin-turbo six-cylinder petro

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