2015-2019 GLE-Class OverviewMercedes GLE-Class Overview (2015 - 2019)
W166
Tech Specs Summary
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- 130 - 155 mph
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- 4.2 - 8.6 seconds
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- 201 - 577 BHP
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- 23.7 - 85.6 mpg
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- 2,075 - 2,465 kg
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- 650 - 2,010 L
This generation of the Mercedes GLE-Class (W166) was produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes between 2015 - 2019. It's a front engined SUV with either all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and came in 2 body styles, for example the GLE 43 AMG 4MATIC and GLE Coupé 350 d 4MATIC. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 201 BHP 2.1 L Inline 4 Bi-Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 577 BHP 3 L V6 Bi-Turbo plug-in hybrid petrol engine. It has double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the GLE-Class is the Mercedes GLE Coupé 63 S AMG 4MATIC which scores 3.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 577 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 246 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.2 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 1,506 miles and can store 690-2,010 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 750 kg and a braked towing capacity of 2,000 kg.