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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC SUV W166 (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2015-2018]

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Overview

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC SUV W166 (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2015-2018]

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC, offered in North America from October 2015 to the end of 2018 (W166), is a model of the large luxury SUV (Executive E-Segment) with 5 doors and permanent 4×4 traction (4Matic) . This variant serves as the basic gasoline-powered model of the GLE, including a 3498 cm3 V6 Gasoline engine (Daimler-Benz M276 DE35) with natural aspiration and direct injection. The engine produces 302 hp / 306 hp/ 225 kW at 6500 rpm and 370 Nm of torque at 3500 – 5250 rpm. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 7G-Tronic) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 226 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 13.0 L/100km (19 MPG EPA) . The car has a length of 4803 mm , a width of 2004 mm, a height of 1796 mm and weighs 2155 kg , with a large fuel tank of 93 liters.

Model:W166 GLE 350 4MATIC SUV
Production year:2016
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:$56,995
Engine size:3.5 L
Max torque:370 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 6
Charge system:Gasoline (Aspirim Natyral)
Displacement:3498 cm3
Max power:306 PS / 302 hp / 225 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:13.0 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:9.6-11.5 L/100km
City:15.7-18.8 L/100km
Emission standard:N/A
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:5 s
0-100 km/h:7.5 s
0-160 km/h:19 s
0-200 km/h:41 s
Top speed:226 km/h
Curb weight:2155 kg
Gross weight:N/A
Length:4803 mm
Width:2004 mm
Height:1796 mm
Fuel capacity:93 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
55%
Safety
90%
Performance
80%
Driveability
85%
Durability
75%
Maintenance
60%
Design
85%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC (2016) is rated by experts for excellent driving comfort and premium build quality, with ample passenger space. The naturally aspirated V6 engine offers sufficient power (302 hp) and was known as a relatively reliable engine compared to turbocharged variants. The main downsides are high fuel consumption (13.0 L/100km), high maintenance costs, and the common problems reported with this V6 engine include oil leaks from the oil cooler leaks, bumpy shaft regulator defects that cause noise in the ignition, and coolant leaks from the water pump or the thermostat.

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