Mercedes-Benz
GLE-Class
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeMercedes-Benz
ClassSmall SUV, Standard SUV
Model years (US)2016–2027
New registrations (EU)2015–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Mercedes-Benz GLE (W167/C167)2018–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | W167 / C167 (Coupé) |
| Production | October 2018–present |
| Model years | 2020–present |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV 5-door coupe SUV |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.0 L M264 turbocharged I4 2.0 L M274 PHEV turbocharged I4 2.5 L M256 mild hybrid turbo I6 (China) 3.0 L M256 mild hybrid Turbo I6 3.0 L M256 PHEV Turbo I6 4.0 L M176 bi-turbo V8 4.0 L M177 mild hybrid bi-turbo V8 Diesel 2.0 L OM654 turbodiesel I4 2.0 L OM654 PHEV turbodiesel I4 2.9 L OM656 turbodiesel I6 3.0 L OM656 turbodiesel I6 |
| Transmissions | 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic |
| Drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid (GLE 350e, GLE 350de, GLE 400e, and AMG GLE 53 Hybrid) |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm 3,115 mm (GLE L, China) |
| Length | 5,051 mm (GLE L, China) |
| Width | 2,157 mm (with mirrors) |
| Kerb weight | 2,130 kg |
| Assembly | United States: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (MBUSI) Egypt: 6th of October City (EGA) India: Pune, Maharashtra (MBI) Indonesia: Bogor (MBDI / Inchcape Indomobil) Thailand: Samut Prakan (Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant Co., Ltd.) Malaysia: Pekan (HICOM) China: Beijing (Beijing Benz for L models, from 2026) |
| Designer | Robert Lešnik, Balázs Filczer, Michael Frei |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class/GLE (W166/C292)2011–2019
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | W166 / C292 (Coupé) |
| Production | July 2011–2019 |
| Model years | 2012–2019 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV 5-door coupe SUV |
| Platform | W164/V251/W166 |
| Engines | Gasoline 3.5 L M 276 DE 35 V6 3.0 L M276 DE 30 red. bi-turbo V6 4.7 L M278 DE 46 AL bi-turbo V8 5.5 L M157 DE 55 AL bi-turbo V8 Gasoline PHEV 3.0 L M 276 DE 30 AL bi-turbo V6 Diesel 2.1 L OM 651 DE 22 LA turbo I4 3.0 L OM642 LS DE 30LA turbo V6 |
| Transmissions | 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic |
| Drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid (GLE 500 e) |
| Wheelbase | 2,916 mm |
| Length | 4,803 mm AMG: 4,821 mm Hybrid: 4,780 mm |
| Width | 1,926 mm AMG: 1,951 mm Hybrid: 1,976 mm |
| Height | 1,796 mm AMG: 1,862 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,150 kg |
| Assembly | United States: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (MBUSI) India: Pune, Maharashtra (MBI) Indonesia: Bogor (MBDI) Thailand: Samut Prakan (Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant Co., Ltd.) |
| Designer | Emiel Burki (2008) |
Mercedes-Benz GLE – Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W164)2005–2011
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | W164 |
| Production | January 2005–2011 |
| Model years | 2006–2011 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Platform | W164/V251/W166 |
| Engines | Gasoline 3.5 L M272 E35 V6 (gasoline and hybrid) 5.0 L M113 E50 V8 4.6 L M273 E47 V8 5.5 L M273 E55 V8 6.2 L M156 V8 Diesel 3.0 L OM642 V6 turbo 4.0 L OM629 V8 turbo (2005–2011) |
| Electric motor | 2x AC synchronous electric motors (ML450 Hybrid) 62 kW 1st motor 60 kW 2nd motor |
| Transmissions | 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic two-mode hybrid CVT (ML450 Hybrid) |
| Drivetrain | Two-mode hybrid drive Parallel Hybrid (ML450 Hybrid) |
| Battery | 2.4 kWh Liquid-cooled high-voltage Ni-MH |
| Wheelbase | 2,913 mm |
| Length | 4,781 mm AMG: 4,821 mm Hybrid: 4,806 mm |
| Width | 1,910 mm AMG: 1,951 mm Hybrid: 1,976 mm |
| Height | 1,815 mm AMG: 1,862 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,150 kg |
| Assembly | United States: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (MBUSI) |
| Designer | Andreas Deufel, Holger Hutzenlaub, Steve Mattin (2001) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl mild hybrid | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2022–2027 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2024–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl mild hybrid | 9-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2022–2026 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl mild hybrid | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2025 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) and electricity |
| 2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2020–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2020–2022 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2020–2022 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid | 9-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2020–2021 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl mild hybrid | 9-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2016–2019 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2016–2019 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| +7 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl mild hybrid · 9-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km | – |
| 2022–2027 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid · 9-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.7–12.4 L/100 km | 11.8–13.8 L/100 km | 9.0–11.2 L/100 km | – |
| 2024–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl mild hybrid · 9-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2022–2026 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl mild hybrid · 9-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 14.7–16.8 L/100 km | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2025 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid · 9-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 80 km |
| 2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | – |
| 2020–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 8.7–9.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2020–2022 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | – |
| 2020–2022 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid · 9-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 10.2–12.4 L/100 km | 11.2–13.8 L/100 km | 9.0–11.2 L/100 km | – |
| 2020–2021 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl mild hybrid · 9-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 12.4–14.7 L/100 km | 13.8–15.7 L/100 km | 10.7–12.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2016–2019 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 9.4–12.4 L/100 km | 10.2–13.8 L/100 km | 8.1–10.7 L/100 km | – |
| 2016–2019 | 5.5 L, 8 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 16.8–19.6 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | – |
| +5 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2020, 2025 | Petrol | 2999 cm³ | – | 2220–2305 kg | 218–244 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2020–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 2999 cm³ | 320 kW (435 PS) | 2305–2375 kg | 236–247 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2020–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 3982 cm³ | 450 kW (612 PS) | 2445–2505 kg | 281–290 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2023–2025 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 1999 cm³ | 185 kW (252 PS) | 2645–2710 kg | 19–26 g/km (WLTP) | 92–107 km · 251–281 Wh/km |
| 2025 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 2998 cm³ | 330 kW (449 PS) | 2780–2800 kg | 28–97 g/km (WLTP) | 86–90 km · 216–333 Wh/km |
| 2024–2025 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 2999 cm³ | 330 kW (449 PS) | 2780–2800 kg | 29–32 g/km (WLTP) | 81–86 km · 290–307 Wh/km |
| 2023–2025 | Diesel hybrid | 1993 cm³ | 198 kW (269 PS) | 2335–2390 kg | 179–194 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2023–2025 | Diesel hybrid | 2989 cm³ | 270 kW (367 PS) | 2405–2450 kg | 200–219 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2023–2025 | Diesel plug-in hybrid | 1993 cm³ | 145 kW (197 PS) | 2695–2730 kg | 16–23 g/km (WLTP) | 92–109 km · 246–281 Wh/km |
| 2019–2024 | Petrol hybrid | 2999 cm³ | 270 kW (367 PS) | 2220 kg | 215–230 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2019–2021, 2024 | Diesel | 1950 cm³ | 180 kW (245 PS) | 2165 kg | 193–211 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2019–2021, 2024 | Diesel | 2925 cm³ | 200 kW (272 PS) | 2235–2290 kg | 202–231 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2019–2024 | Diesel | 2925 cm³ | 243 kW (330 PS) | 2265–2310 kg | 205–233 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2021–2024 | Diesel hybrid | 1993 cm³ | 200 kW (272 PS) | 2280–2320 kg | 169–188 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2020–2023 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 1991 cm³ | 155 kW (211 PS) | 2605–2625 kg | 22–27 g/km (WLTP) | 86–106 km · 267–334 Wh/km |
| 2020–2023 | Diesel plug-in hybrid | 1950 cm³ | 143 kW (194 PS) | 2655–2690 kg | 19–28 g/km (WLTP) | 82–106 km · 265–373 Wh/km |
| 2015–2020 | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 190 kW (258 PS) | 2175–2275 kg | 236–250 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2015–2019 | Petrol | 2996 cm³ | 245 kW (333 PS) | 2130–2215 kg | 264–268 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2015–2019 | Diesel | 2143 cm³ | 150 kW (204 PS) | 2075–2170 kg | 146–156 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2015–2018 | Petrol | 5461 cm³ | 430 kW (585 PS) | 2345–2350 kg | 345–356 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2015–2018 | Petrol-electric | 2996 cm³ | 245 kW (333 PS) | 2465 kg | 78–84 g/km (NEDC) | 167–180 Wh/km |
| 2015–2017 | Petrol | 2996 cm³ | 270 kW (367 PS) | 2180–2240 kg | 199–219 g/km (NEDC) | – |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small SUV, Standard SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2016–2027 |
| Powertrains | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Petrol, Flex-fuel, Diesel |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–5.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | All-wheel drive, Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Petrol (premium) and electricity, Petrol (premium) or E85, Diesel |
| Configurations listed | 95 |
| Forced induction | Turbo- and supercharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Electric motor (EPA) | 100 kW PMSM; 85 kW DCPM |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 481 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,945 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol hybrid, Petrol plug-in hybrid, Diesel, Diesel hybrid, Diesel plug-in hybrid |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,950–2,999 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 143–270 kW (194–367 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 2,075–2,730 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,915–2,995 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2016–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2015–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 98 | 2016, 2020, 2022 |
| Electrical system | 97 | 2016, 2017, 2020 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 71 | 2016, 2017, 2022 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 51 | 2016, 2018, 2020 |
| Speed control and cruise | 47 | 2016, 2017, 2020 |
| Driver assistance | 39 | 2016, 2020, 2022 |
| Body and structure | 37 | 2016, 2017, 2019 |
| Brakes | 35 | 2016, 2018, 2020 |
| Steering | 33 | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Lights | 21 | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2016–2020, 2022–2023: 490 complaints, 38 with a crash and 8 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.