The Mercedes-Benz GLE 63 AMG 4MATIC is a high-performance variant of the W166 GLE-Class that debuted for the 2015 model year. It was powered by Mercedes' M157 5.5L V8 Biturbo engine that generated 518hp and 516 lb⋅ft of torque sending power to all four wheels through a 9-speed automatic transmission. The GLE63 AMG 4MATIC had a Performance Package option that increased power to 549hp and 561lb⋅ft of torque. The GLE 63 AMG 4MATIC model series continued life in the next generation Mercedes-Benz GLE as the W167 AMG 63 4MATIC+.