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Mercedes-Benz GLE

Mercedes-Benz GLE — 1998–2005, 5-door suv, '''Gasoline''':; 2.3 L ''M111'' I4; 3.2–3.7 L ''M112'' V6; 4.3–5.4 L ''M113'' V8; '''Diesel''':; 2.7 L ''OM612'' turbo I5; 4.0 L ''OM628'' turbo V8. Explore engine specifications, fuel economy, dimensions, tire sizes, seating, maintenance and tire-pressure guidance.

Engine'''Gasoline''':; 2.3 L ''M111'' I4; 3.2–3.7 L ''M112'' V6; 4.3–5.4 L ''M113'' V8; '''Diesel''':; 2.7 L ''OM612'' turbo I5; 4.0 L ''OM628'' turbo V8

Transmission5-speed manual5-speed ''5G-Tronic'' automatic

About the Mercedes-Benz GLE

Mercedes-Benz GLE is a 5-door SUV in the mid-size luxury suv (1997–2005)mid-size luxury crossover suv (2005–present) class, with source data covering 1998–2005. The available vehicle data lists '''Gasoline''':; 2.3 L ''M111'' I4; 3.2–3.7 L ''M112'' V6; 4.3–5.4 L ''M113'' V8; '''Diesel''':; 2.7 L ''OM612'' turbo I5; 4.0 L ''OM628'' turbo V8 as an engine configuration, paired with 5-speed manual5-speed ''5G-Tronic'' automatic and a Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive (4Matic) layout. Public source material describes the model in the context of its design, market positioning and vehicle history.

This Mercedes-Benz GLE guide focuses on the details drivers commonly want to know, including engine information for '''Gasoline''':; 2.3 L ''M111'' I4; 3.2–3.7 L ''M112'' V6; 4.3–5.4 L ''M113'' V8; '''Diesel''':; 2.7 L ''OM612'' turbo I5; 4.0 L ''OM628'' turbo V8 and 5-speed manual5-speed ''5G-Tronic'' automatic transmission information. Exact specifications should be matched to the relevant model year and market.

Mercedes-Benz GLE specifications at a glance

Use this table for the model-level essentials. Exact figures may vary by year, trim, engine and market.

Make	Mercedes-Benz
Model	GLE
Model years	1998–2005
Body style	5-door SUV
Vehicle class	Mid-size luxury SUV (1997–2005)Mid-size luxury crossover SUV (2005–present)
Manufacturer	Daimler-Benz (1997–1998); DaimlerChrysler (1998–2007); Daimler AG (2007–2022); Mercedes-Benz Group (2022–present)
Production	1997–2015 (M-Class)2015–present (GLE)
Market / country	AR, CA, DE, ES, FI, GB, IE, LU, MY, NL, NZ, TH, UA, US

Engine, transmission and performance

Engine information for the Mercedes-Benz GLE includes '''Gasoline''':; 2.3 L ''M111'' I4; 3.2–3.7 L ''M112'' V6; 4.3–5.4 L ''M113'' V8; '''Diesel''':; 2.7 L ''OM612'' turbo I5; 4.0 L ''OM628'' turbo V8.. Transmission information includes 5-speed manual5-speed ''5G-Tronic'' automatic.. The listed drivetrain/layout is Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive (4Matic).

Engine	'''Gasoline''':; 2.3 L ''M111'' I4; 3.2–3.7 L ''M112'' V6; 4.3–5.4 L ''M113'' V8; '''Diesel''':; 2.7 L ''OM612'' turbo I5; 4.0 L ''OM628'' turbo V8
Transmission	5-speed manual5-speed ''5G-Tronic'' automatic
Drivetrain / layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive (4Matic)

Dimensions, weight and practicality

Dimensions and capacity figures are presented as published source data when available.

Wheelbase	111.0 in (2,819 mm)
Length	1997–02: 180.6 in (4,587 mm)2002–05: 182.6 in (4,638 mm)AMG: 182.5 in (4,636 mm)
Width	1997–02: 72.2 in (1,834 mm)2002–05: 72.4 in (1,839 mm)AMG: 74.6 in (1,895 mm)
Height	1997–02: 69.9 in (1,775 mm)2002–05: 71.7 in (1,821 mm)AMG: 69.3 in (1,760 mm)
Kerb / curb weight	4614 lb

Ownership, maintenance and fluids

Maintenance specifications are configuration-dependent. When an exact manufacturer oil grade or capacity is not available, the page directs owners to the vehicle manual rather than guessing.

Battery	2.4 kWh Liquid-cooled high-voltage Ni-MH

Mercedes-Benz GLE chassis and equipment

Chassis	Body-on-frame (1997–2005); Unibody (2005–present)

Mercedes-Benz GLE other specifications

Name	Mercedes-Benz GLE
Image	Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 d 4MATIC AMG Line (V 167) – f 18042021.jpg
Caption	2021 GLE 350d 4MATIC AMG Line (V167)
Aka	Mercedes-Benz M-Class (1997–2015)
Model Code	W163
Motor	2x AC synchronous electric motors (ML450 Hybrid)62 kW 1st motor; 60 kW 2nd motor
Drivetrain	Two-mode hybrid drive Parallel Hybrid (ML450 Hybrid)

Mercedes-Benz GLE generations and model years

Where a source covers multiple generations, CarCareTool selects the generation(s) that best match this catalog model instead of mixing unrelated variants.

Generation / scope	Years	Engine	Transmission	Drivetrain
Mercedes-Benz GLE	1997–2015 (M-Class)2015–present (GLE)	Not specified	Not specified	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive (4Matic)
Mercedes-Benz M-Class/GLE (W166/C292)	2012–2019	'''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	7-speed ''7G-Tronic'' automatic9-speed ''9G-Tronic'' automatic	Plug-in hybrid (GLE 500 e)
Mercedes-Benz GLE (W167/C167)	2020–present	'''Gasoline:'''2.0 L ''M264'' turbocharged I42.0 L ''M274'' PHEV turbocharged I42.5 L ''M256'' mild hybrid turbo I6 (China)3.0 L ''M256'' mild hybrid Turbo I63.0 L ''M256'' PHEV Turbo I64.0 L ''M176'' bi-turbo V84.0 L ''M177'' mild hybrid bi-turbo V8'''Diesel:'''2.0 L ''OM654'' turbodiesel I42.0 L ''OM654'' PHEV turbodiesel I42.9 L ''OM656'' turbodiesel I63.0 L ''OM656'' turbodiesel I6	9-speed ''9G-Tronic'' automatic	Plug-in hybrid (GLE 350e, GLE 350de, GLE 400e, and AMG GLE 53 Hybrid)
Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163)	1998–2005	'''Gasoline''':; 2.3 L ''M111'' I4; 3.2–3.7 L ''M112'' V6; 4.3–5.4 L ''M113'' V8; '''Diesel''':; 2.7 L ''OM612'' turbo I5; 4.0 L ''OM628'' turbo V8	5-speed manual5-speed ''5G-Tronic'' automatic	Not specified
Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W164)	2006–2011	'''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)	7-speed ''7G-Tronic'' automatictwo-mode hybrid CVT (ML450 Hybrid)	Two-mode hybrid drive Parallel Hybrid (ML450 Hybrid)

Mercedes-Benz GLE features and equipment

Features shown below are tied to the available source material for this model. Equipment can vary by year, trim and market.

Standard or documented features

✓The GLE name was used in 2015 for the facelifted W166 along with the new five-door coupé derivative GLE Coupé (C292) which was unveiled to the public in January 2015 at the North American International Auto Show

✓As part of Mercedes-Benz's new naming strategy, the GLE will define the SUV's positioning in the middle of its segment and between the future GLC and GLS (the former GLK and GL, respectively), the same way the E-Class is positioned in relation to the C and S-Classes

✓The W166 facelift was unveiled at the New York Auto Show

✓The C292 coupé was unveiled to the public in January 2015 at the North American International Auto Show, it was discontinued in August 2019 after the introduction of the W167

TIRE PRESSURE

Recommended tire pressure for Mercedes-Benz GLE

Check the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s cold inflation pressure. CarCareTool estimates are clearly labelled when an exact verified value is unavailable.

Normal load35 PSI front35 PSI rear

Fully loaded37 PSI front38 PSI rear

Load condition	Front	Rear	Status
Normal	35 PSI	35 PSI	Estimate
Fully loaded	37 PSI	38 PSI	Estimate

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Frequently asked questions about Mercedes-Benz GLE

These FAQs are generated automatically for this specific vehicle from the specifications, features and ownership data available in CarCareTool. Questions are selected by relevance so the page focuses on details that can actually be answered for this model.

What engine does the Mercedes-Benz GLE have?

The available source data lists the Mercedes-Benz GLE engine as '''Gasoline''':; 2.3 L ''M111'' I4; 3.2–3.7 L ''M112'' V6; 4.3–5.4 L ''M113'' V8; '''Diesel''':; 2.7 L ''OM612'' turbo I5; 4.0 L ''OM628'' turbo V8. Engine availability can differ by model year and market.

What tire pressure should I use for the Mercedes-Benz GLE?

For the correct setting, use the cold inflation pressure on the vehicle placard or in the owner’s manual. When CarCareTool does not have a verified configuration-specific value, its starting estimate is 35 PSI front and 35 PSI rear for normal load. This is an estimate, not an OEM recommendation.

What is the best engine oil for the Mercedes-Benz GLE?

There is no single best engine oil for every Mercedes-Benz GLE configuration. Use the viscosity grade and manufacturer approval specified for the exact engine in the owner’s manual.

What body style is the Mercedes-Benz GLE?

The Mercedes-Benz GLE is classified as a 5-door SUV.

What years was the Mercedes-Benz GLE produced?

The available vehicle record places the Mercedes-Benz GLE in the 1998–2005 period. Exact availability can vary by market.

What are the dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz GLE?

The available source data lists length 1997–02: 180.6 in (4,587 mm)2002–05: 182.6 in (4,638 mm)AMG: 182.5 in (4,636 mm), width 1997–02: 72.2 in (1,834 mm)2002–05: 72.4 in (1,839 mm)AMG: 74.6 in (1,895 mm), height 1997–02: 69.9 in (1,775 mm)2002–05: 71.7 in (1,821 mm)AMG: 69.3 in (1,760 mm), and wheelbase 111.0 in (2,819 mm).

What transmission does the Mercedes-Benz GLE have?

The available source data lists 5-speed manual5-speed ''5G-Tronic'' automatic transmission options for the Mercedes-Benz GLE.

Is the Mercedes-Benz GLE FWD, RWD or AWD?

The listed drivetrain/layout for the Mercedes-Benz GLE is Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive (4Matic).

Who makes the Mercedes-Benz GLE?

The manufacturer listed for the Mercedes-Benz GLE is Daimler-Benz (1997–1998); DaimlerChrysler (1998–2007); Daimler AG (2007–2022); Mercedes-Benz Group (2022–present).

When was the Mercedes-Benz GLE produced?

The available source data describes production as 1997–2015 (M-Class)2015–present (GLE).

How much does the Mercedes-Benz GLE weigh?

The available source data lists a kerb/curb weight of 4614 lb. Actual weight can vary with engine, trim and equipment.

Where was the Mercedes-Benz GLE built?

The available source record lists assembly information as United States: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (MBUSI)Austria: Graz (Magna Steyr; 1999–2002).

What class of car is the Mercedes-Benz GLE?

The Mercedes-Benz GLE is listed in the Mid-size luxury SUV (1997–2005)Mid-size luxury crossover SUV (2005–present) class.

What platform does the Mercedes-Benz GLE use?

The available source data lists the platform/chassis as W164/V251/W166.

What battery does the Mercedes-Benz GLE use?

The available source data lists battery information as 2.4 kWh Liquid-cooled high-voltage Ni-MH. Exact battery size and fitment should be matched to the engine and market.

Which markets or countries sold the Mercedes-Benz GLE?

The CarCareTool catalog currently associates the Mercedes-Benz GLE with AR, CA, DE, ES, FI, GB, IE, LU, MY, NL, NZ, TH, UA, US. Market availability and specifications can differ.

What cars are related to the Mercedes-Benz GLE?

The available source data identifies related models as SsangYong Rexton. Relationships can vary by market and generation.

How often should I check the tire pressure on the Mercedes-Benz GLE?

Check the tires regularly and before long trips, with the tires cold. Use the vehicle placard or owner’s manual as the source of the manufacturer’s recommended pressure.

Should I use the tire sidewall pressure for the Mercedes-Benz GLE?

No. The maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall is not automatically the vehicle’s recommended setting. Use the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the correct cold inflation pressure.

Does the recommended tire pressure change when the Mercedes-Benz GLE is fully loaded?

It can. Many vehicles specify a different cold pressure for heavier loads. Check the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the exact loading condition.

Data sources and verification are available in the page editor; exact specifications can vary by year, market, trim and engine.

Mercedes-Benz GLE images

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