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Mercedes-Benz GLE I (W166), crossover, silver, rear three-quarter view — photo 170166

350d 2016 A silver coupe-SUV parked on an asphalt parking area along the coastline. The rear three-quarter angle highlights the sloping roofline, horizontal taillights connected by a chrome strip, and a rear diffuser with integrated dual exhaust outlets.

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350d 2016 A silver coupe SUV parked on an asphalt parking lot by the waterfront during the daytime, rear three-quarter view.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE I (W166), crossover, silver, rear view — photo 170163

350d 2016 A silver coupe-SUV captured directly from the rear in a parking lot near the sea coast. The shot shows the sculpted tailgate with an integrated lip spoiler, horizontal taillights linked by a chrome strip, and a rear bumper featuring a diffuser with dual chrome exhaust tips.

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About this generation

First generation of the mid-size luxury crossover Mercedes-Benz GLE (W166), formed following the 2015 facelift and rebranding of the third-generation M-Class.

The first-generation Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (chassis code W166) launched in early 2015 as the refreshed and rebranded continuation of the third-generation M-Class under Mercedes' updated naming scheme. Concurrently, Mercedes introduced the all-new GLE Coupe (internal code C292) to directly target fastback luxury crossovers. The update brought a restyled front fascia, LED Intelligent Light System, and upgraded interior electronics.

Powertrain choices included 2.1-liter four-cylinder and 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesels (GLE 250 d, GLE 350 d), biturbo V6 and V8 gasoline engines (GLE 400, GLE 500), and the GLE 500 e plug-in hybrid. High-performance Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 variants utilized a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 outputting up to 585 hp. Most models mated to the 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic paired with 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive and optional AIRMATIC air suspension.

Specifications

23 in 2 body styles

SUV (W166) 15 specifications

4819 mm189.7 in

Length

1935 mm76.2 in

Width

1796 mm70.7 in

Height

2915 mm114.8 in

Wheelbase

690 l24.4 cu ft

Trunk

Petrol

GLE 350

302hp(225 kW)

3.5 l 7-speed automatic RWD

Torque: 370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3498 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M276DE35
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2090 kg (4608 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)

GLE 350 4MATIC

302hp(225 kW)

3.5 l 7-speed automatic AWD

Torque: 370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3498 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M276DE35
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2150 kg (4740 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)

GLE 400 4MATIC

329hp(245 kW)

3.0 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 6.1 s

2015–2016

Torque: 480 Nm (354 lb-ft)
Top speed: 247 km/h (153 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M276DE30AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2130 kg (4696 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 209 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLE 400 4MATIC

329hp(245 kW)

3.0 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 6.0 s

2016–2018

Torque: 480 Nm (354 lb-ft)
Top speed: 247 km/h (153 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M276DE30AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2140 kg (4718 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 187 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC

362hp(270 kW)

3.0 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.7 s

2015–2016

Torque: 520 Nm (384 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M276DE30AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2180 kg (4806 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 199 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

AMG GLE 43 4MATIC

362hp(270 kW)

3.0 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.7 s

2016–2017

Torque: 520 Nm (384 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M276DE30AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2180 kg (4806 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 199 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

AMG GLE 43 4MATIC

385hp(287 kW)

3.0 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.7 s

2017–2018

Torque: 520 Nm (384 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M276DE30AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2180 kg (4806 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 199 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLE 500 4MATIC

429hp(320 kW)

4.7 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.3 s

2015–2015

Torque: 700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 4663 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M278DE46AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2235 kg (4927 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.0 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 258 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLE 500 4MATIC

449hp(335 kW)

4.7 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.1 s

Torque: 700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 4663 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M278DE46AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2245 kg (4949 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 243 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

AMG GLE 63 4MATIC

550hp(410 kW)

5.5 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 4.3 s

Torque: 700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5461 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M157DE55AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2345 kg (5170 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 276 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC

577hp(430 kW)

5.5 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 4.2 s

Torque: 760 Nm (561 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5461 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M157DE55AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2350 kg (5181 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 276 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

Diesel

GLE 250 d

201hp(150 kW)

2.1 l 9-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.6 s

Torque: 480 Nm (354 lb-ft)
Top speed: 212 km/h (132 mph)
Displacement: 2143 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM651DE22LA
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2075 kg (4575 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.4 l/100 km (44 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 140 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLE 250 d 4MATIC

201hp(150 kW)

2.1 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 8.6 s

Torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2143 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM651DE22LA
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2150 kg (4740 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.7 l/100 km (41 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 149 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLE 350 d 4MATIC

255hp(190 kW)

3.0 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.1 s

Torque: 620 Nm (457 lb-ft)
Top speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement: 2987 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: OM642LSDE30LA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2175 kg (4795 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.4 l/100 km (37 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 169 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

PHEV

GLE 500 e 4MATIC

436hp(325 kW)

3.0 l 8.7 kWh 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.3 s

Torque: 480 Nm (354 lb-ft)
Top speed: 245 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M276DE30AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2465 kg (5434 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Battery: 8.7 kWh
Range: 30 km (19 mi) NEDC
Fuel consumption: 3.3 l/100 km (71 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 78 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

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Coupe (C292) 8 specifications

4900 mm192.9 in

Length

2003 mm78.9 in

Width

1700 mm66.9 in

Height

2915 mm114.8 in

Wheelbase

650 l23.0 cu ft

Trunk

Petrol

GLE 400 4MATIC Coupe

329hp(245 kW)

3.0 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.9 s

Torque: 480 Nm (354 lb-ft)
Top speed: 247 km/h (153 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M276DE30AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2180 kg (4806 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.7 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 199 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC Coupe

362hp(270 kW)

3.0 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.7 s

2015–2016

Torque: 520 Nm (384 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M276DE30AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2220 kg (4894 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 209 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

AMG GLE 43 4MATIC Coupe

362hp(270 kW)

3.0 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.7 s

2016–2017

Torque: 520 Nm (384 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M276DE30AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2220 kg (4894 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 209 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

AMG GLE 43 4MATIC Coupe

385hp(287 kW)

3.0 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.7 s

2017–2019

Torque: 520 Nm (384 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M276DE30AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2220 kg (4894 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 205 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GLE 500 4MATIC Coupe

449hp(335 kW)

4.7 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.3 s

Torque: 700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 4663 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M278DE46AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2285 kg (5038 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 242 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

AMG GLE 63 4MATIC Coupe

550hp(410 kW)

5.5 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 4.3 s

Torque: 700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5461 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M157DE55AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2350 kg (5181 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.9 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 278 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe

577hp(430 kW)

5.5 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 4.2 s

Torque: 760 Nm (561 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5461 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M157DE55AL
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2350 kg (5181 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.9 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 278 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

Diesel

GLE 350 d 4MATIC Coupe

255hp(190 kW)

3.0 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.0 s

Torque: 620 Nm (457 lb-ft)
Top speed: 226 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement: 2987 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: OM642LSDE30LA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2250 kg (4960 lb)
Fuel tank: 93 l (24.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.9 l/100 km (34 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 180 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

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