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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 500 4MATIC SUV W166 (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2015-2018]

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Overview

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 500 4MATIC SUV W166 (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2015-2018]

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.

Model:W166 GLE 500 4MATIC SUV
Production year:2016
Transmission:Automatic 9 speed
Starting price:€33,950
Engine size:4.7 L
Max torque:700 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 8
Charge system:Gasoline with 2 turbocharger
Displacement:4663 cm3
Max power:456 PS / 449 hp / 335 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:14.7 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:9.9-11.9 L/100km
City:19.4-23.3 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 6
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:3.1 s
0-100 km/h:4.5 s
0-160 km/h:11.3 s
0-200 km/h:19.5 s
Top speed:264 km/h
Curb weight:2170 kg
Gross weight:2950 kg
Length:4819 mm
Width:1935 mm
Height:1796 mm
Fuel capacity:93 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
50%
Safety
90%
Performance
95%
Driveability
85%
Durability
70%
Maintenance
50%
Design
85%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 500 4MATIC (2016) is rated by experts as an exceptional performance luxury SUV (449 hp and 700 Nm Turkish) that is capable of competing with AMG models. It stands out for its excellent quiet and comfortable driving (especially with optional air depreciation) and premium build quality. The main downsides are very high fuel consumption (14.7 L/100km) and very high maintenance costs of the V8 biturbo M278 engine. Common problems reported with the M278 engine include oil leaks (especially from the oil cooler and distribution chain lids), bumpy shaft regulator defects causing noise in ignition, problems with the distribution chain tensioner, and failures of piezoelectric fuel injectors.

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