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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 250 d SUV W166 (Automatic / 9 Gears) RWD [2015-2018]

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Overview

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 250 d SUV W166 (Automatic / 9 Gears) RWD [2015-2018]

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 250 d, offered in Europe from August 2015 to August 2018 (W166), is a model of the large luxury SUV (Executive E-Segment) with 5 doors and rear-wheel drive (RWD) . This variant serves as the high-efficiency diesel base model, including a 2143 cm3 Line 4 diesel engine (Daimler-Benz OM651 DE22) with two turbochargers , Common-Rail and DOHC, that produces 204 hp / 201 hp / 150 kW at 4200 engine rpm and 500 Nm of torque at 1600 – 1800 engine rpm. Combined with a 9-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 9G-TRONIC) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 205 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 7.3 L/100km . The car has a length of 4819 mm , a width of 1935 mm, a height of 1796 mm and weighs 2000 kg , with a large fuel tank of 93 liters.

Model:W166 GLE 250 d SUV
Production year:2016
Transmission:Automatic 9 speed
Starting price:€47,000
Engine size:2.1 L
Max torque:500 Nm
Cylinders alignment:Line 4
Charge system:Diesel with 2 turbocharger
Displacement:2143 cm3
Max power:204 PS / 201 hp / 150 kW
Fuel type:Diesel
Fuel consumption:7.3 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:5.4-6.5 L/100km
City:8.7-10.4 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 6
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:5.6 s
0-100 km/h:8.5 s
0-160 km/h:25.7 s
0-200 km/h:97.3 s
Top speed:205 km/h
Curb weight:2000 kg
Gross weight:2850 kg
Length:4819 mm
Width:1935 mm
Height:1796 mm
Fuel capacity:93 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
80%
Safety
90%
Performance
75%
Driveability
85%
Durability
70%
Maintenance
60%
Design
85%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 250 d (2016) is rated by experts as a luxury SUV, which offers a good balance between high torque (500 Nm) and excellent fuel efficiency (7.3 L/100km) for this segment. It is distinguished for its comfortable driving (especially with the optional AIRMATIC damping) and efficient 9G-TRONIC transmission. The main downsides are the average acceleration performance (8.5s 0-100km/h) due to the small engine on a heavy chassis, the high maintenance costs of the OM651 diesel engine, and the common problems reported with this engine include piezoelectric fuel injector defects, oil leaks from the oil coolant, and problems with the AdBlue system.

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