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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 d 4MATIC SUV W166 (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2015-2018]

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Overview

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 d 4MATIC SUV W166 (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2015-2018]

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 d 4MATIC, 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 permanent 4×4 traction (4Matic) . This variant is noted for sporty performance and high torque, including a 2987 cm3 V6 diesel engine (Daimler-Benz OM642 LS DE30) with variable geometry turbocharger. The engine produces 258 hp / 255 hp / 190 kW at 3400 rpm and 620 Nm of torque at 1600 rpm. Combined with a 9-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 9G-TRONIC) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 218 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 8.6 L/100km . The car has a length of 4819 mm , a width of 1935 mm, a height of 1796 mm and weighs 2100 kg , with a large fuel tank of 93 liters.

Model:W166 GLE 350 d 4MATIC SUV
Production year:2016
Transmission:Automatic 9 speed
Starting price:€26,800
Engine size:3.0 L
Max torque:620 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 6
Charge system:Diesel with turbocharger
Displacement:2987 cm3
Max power:258 PS / 255 hp / 190 kW
Fuel type:Diesel
Fuel consumption:8.6 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:6.2-7.4 L/100km
City:10.6-12.7 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 6
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:4.9 s
0-100 km/h:7.4 s
0-160 km/h:20.5 s
0-200 km/h:48.6 s
Top speed:218 km/h
Curb weight:2100 kg
Gross weight:2950 kg
Length:4819 mm
Width:1935 mm
Height:1796 mm
Fuel capacity:93 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
75%
Safety
90%
Performance
90%
Driveability
85%
Durability
70%
Maintenance
55%
Design
85%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 d 4MATIC (2016) is rated by experts as the ideal V6 Diesel model with strong performance (620 Nm Turkish) and very comfortable driving (especially with air suspension). It is distinguished for its high construction quality, 4x4 traction and great fuel autonomy. However, experts warn of some serious weaknesses of the V6 diesel engine OM642: very high maintenance costs, common problems with oil cooler leaks located in the deep part of the engine (requiring 12.3 hours of work for replacement), defects of the swirl flaps mechanism and NOx sensors, which can cause the vehicle to lock after 10 starts (10-start countdown).

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