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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 300 d 4MATIC SUV W166 (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2015-2018]

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Overview

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 300 d 4MATIC SUV W166 (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2015-2018]

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 300 d 4MATIC, offered in North America from October 2015 to mid-2016 (W166), is a model of the large luxury SUV (Executive E-Segment) with 5 doors and permanent 4×4 traction (4Matic) . This variant served as the diesel entry to the North American market, including a 2143 cm3 Line 4 diesel engine (Daimler-Benz OM651 DE22) with two turbochargers , Common-Rail and DOHC, producing 204 hp / 201 kW at 3800 engine rpm and 500 Nm of torque at 1600 engine rpm. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 7G-Tronic) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 196 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 8.1 L/100km (24 MPG EPA) . The car has a length of 4803 mm , a width of 2004 mm, a height of 1796 mm and weighs 2151 kg , with a large fuel tank of 93 liters.

Model:W166 GLE 300 d 4MATIC SUV
Production year:2016
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:$53,425
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:8.1 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:6.2-7.4 L/100km
City:9.3-11.2 L/100km
Emission standard:N/A
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:6.3 s
0-100 km/h:9.5 s
0-160 km/h:29.7 s
0-200 km/h:N/A s
Top speed:196 km/h
Curb weight:2151 kg
Gross weight:N/A
Length:4803 mm
Width:2004 mm
Height:1796 mm
Fuel capacity:93 liters

Expert Assessment

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

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 300 d 4MATIC (2016) is rated by experts as a luxurious, comfortable and highly fuel-efficient SUV for its size (24 MPG EPA), especially on long journeys. This model, known for its large torque (500 Nm), is considered suitable for relaxed driving and traction. The main downsides are poor acceleration performance (9.5s 0-100 km/h) due to heavy weight (2151 kg), high maintenance costs of the diesel engine and emission system (AdBlue, DPF), and common problems reported with this model include AIRMATIC system defects (if optional), oil leaks from the OM651 engine, and problems with various electrical sensors.

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