Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 or Mercedes-Benz GLE W167?

2015–2018 vs 2019–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: GLE W166 4,831 mm, GLE W167 4,938 mm — a 11 cm difference.
Boot: GLE W166 690 l, GLE W167 630 l.
Lowest consumption: GLE W166 3.3 l/100 km, GLE W167 1.1 l/100 km.
Power: GLE W166 150–430 kW, GLE W167 180–450 kW.
Standard equipment: GLE W166 34 items (Standard), GLE W167 36 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz GLE W1662015–2018 · 11 engines · Standard, AMG Line, Grand Edition, ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz GLE W1672019–present · 14 engines · Standard, AMG Line, Sport, Sport PlusSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz GLE W1662015–2018no listings	Mercedes-Benz GLE W1672019–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,819 mm–4,831 mm	Length4,924 mm–4,938 mm
Width	Width1,935 mm	Width1,947 mm–2,018 mm
Height	Height1,796 mm	Height1,772 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,915 mm	Wheelbase2,995 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance190 mm–200 mm	Ground clearance190 mm–200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume480 l–690 l	Trunk volume490 l–630 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,100 kg–2,465 kg	Curb weight2,165 kg–2,665 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l–93 l	Fuel tank60 l–85 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2015–2018	Production years2019–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines14
Power	Power150–430 kW (204–585 hp)	Power180–450 kW (245–612 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.1–5.5	Displacement (l)1.9–4.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.3 l/100 km · 500 e 4MATIC	Lowest consumption1.1 l/100 km · 350 de 4MATIC
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.2 s · AMG 63 S 4MATIC	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · AMG 63 S 4MATIC+
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed280 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim34 · Standard	Items in the base trim36 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · AMG Line	Items in the top trim39 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort13 · 12
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking✓	Automatic Parking✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate✓	Power Tailgate✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Ambient Lighting	Ambient Lighting—	Ambient Lighting✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 7
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Automatic High Beam	Automatic High Beam—	Automatic High Beam✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 or Mercedes-Benz GLE W167?

Length: Mercedes-Benz GLE W167 4,938 mm, Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 4,831 mm (a 107 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,995 vs 2,915 mm. Boot: 630 vs 690 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 or Mercedes-Benz GLE W167?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 uses 3.3 l/100 km (500 e 4MATIC); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLE W167 1.1 l/100 km (350 de 4MATIC).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 or Mercedes-Benz GLE W167?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 makes 430 kW (585 hp) (AMG 63 S 4MATIC); the strongest Mercedes-Benz GLE W167 450 kW (612 hp) (AMG 63 S 4MATIC+).

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