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 hp
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- 19.7 - 71.3 mpg
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- 4,575 - 5,434 lbs
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- 23 - 71 ft3
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 hp 2.1 L Inline 4 Bi-Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 577 hp 3 L V6 Bi-Turbo plug-in hybrid gasoline 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 hp and a power/weight ratio of 8.97 lb/hp 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 24.4-71 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 4,409 lbs.