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The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 500 4MATIC, offered in Europe from mid-2016 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 its high performance and great power, including a 4663 cm3 V8 (Daimler-Benz M278 DE46) petrol engine with two turbochargers and direct injection. The engine produces 456 hp / 449 hp / 335 kW at 5250 – 5500 rpm and 700 Nm of torque at 1800 – 4000 rpm. Combined with a 9-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 9G-TRONIC) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 264 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 14.7 L/100km . The car has a length of 4819 mm , a width of 1935 mm, a height of 1796 mm and weighs 2170 kg , with a large fuel tank of 93 liters.