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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 4MATIC SUV W166 (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2015-2018]

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Overview

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 4MATIC SUV W166 (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2015-2018]

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 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 premium gasoline entry to the North American market, including a 2996 cm3 V6 (Daimler-Benz M276 E30) petrol engine with two turbochargers and direct injection. The engine produces 329 hp / 334 hp/ 245 kW at 5250 – 6000 rpm and 480 Nm of torque at 1600 – 4000 rpm. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 7G-Tronic) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 234 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 12.2 L/100km (19 MPG EPA) . The car has a length of 4816 mm , a width of 2004 mm, a height of 1796 mm and weighs 2235 kg , with a large fuel tank of 93 liters.

Model:W166 GLE 400 4MATIC SUV
Production year:2016
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:$65,650
Engine size:3.0 L
Max torque:480 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 6
Charge system:Gasoline with 2 turbocharger
Displacement:2996 cm3
Max power:334 PS / 329 hp / 245.3 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:12.2 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:8.9-10.7 L/100km
City:14.8-17.8 L/100km
Emission standard:N/A
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:4.5 s
0-100 km/h:6.7 s
0-160 km/h:16.9 s
0-200 km/h:33.5 s
Top speed:234 km/h
Curb weight:2235 kg
Gross weight:N/A
Length:4816 mm
Width:2004 mm
Height:1796 mm
Fuel capacity:93 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
60%
Safety
90%
Performance
90%
Driveability
85%
Durability
70%
Maintenance
55%
Design
85%
Summary

Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 4MATIC (2016) is rated by experts as a luxury SUV, which offers a sense of great solidity and premium quality with materials like leather and wood. The V6 biturbo M276 engine delivers instant power (329 hp) and is essential for an SUV of this size. The main downsides are high fuel consumption (12.2 L/100km / 19 MPG EPA), high maintenance costs, and the common problems reported with the M276 engine, including oil leaks from the upper caps of the delivery chain, bumpy shaft regulator defects that cause noise in the ignition, and coolant leaks from the water pump or thermostat.

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