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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 500 and 4MATIC SUV W166 (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2015-2018]

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Overview

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 500 and 4MATIC SUV W166 (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2015-2018]

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 500 e 4MATIC, offered in Europe from August 2015 to August 2018 (W166), is a Plug-in Hybrid Gasoline (PHEV) model of the large luxury SUV (Executive E-Segment) with 5 doors and permanent 4×4 tow (4Matic) . This variant is notable for its super-fueled performance, including a 2996 cm3 V6 (Daimler-Benz M276 E30) petrol engine with two turbochargers and electric motor. The total combined power is 442 hp / 436 hp / 325 kW at 5000 – 6000 rpm and 650 Nm of torque at 1800 rpm. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 7G-Tronic) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 259 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 8.0 L/100km . The car has a length of 4819 mm , a width of 1935 mm, a height of 1796 mm and weighs 2390 kg , with a fuel tank of 80 liters.

Model:W166 GLE 500 e 4MATIC SUV
Production year:2016
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:€73,899
Engine size:3.0 L
Max torque:650 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 6
Charge system:Gasoline/Hybrid with 2 turbocharger
Displacement:2996 cm3
Max power:442 PS / 436 hp / 325 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline/Electric (PHEV)
Fuel consumption:8.0 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:6.5-7.8 L/100km
City:8.6-10.3 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 6
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:4.2 s
0-100 km/h:6.1 s
0-160 km/h:13.8 s
0-200 km/h:23.7 s
Top speed:259 km/h
Curb weight:2390 kg
Gross weight:3050 kg
Length:4819 mm
Width:1935 mm
Height:1796 mm
Fuel capacity:80 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
80%
Safety
90%
Performance
95%
Driveability
85%
Durability
70%
Maintenance
50%
Design
85%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 500 e 4MATIC (2016) is rated by experts as a PHEV SUV with explosive performance (442 hp, 650 Nm Tork) and high speed, offering a feel similar to a V8 engine. Its strengths are excellent driving comfort, 4x4 traction and the ability to travel up to 30km on electricity alone. The main weaknesses are the very large weight (2390 kg) due to the hybrid system, which affects the driving sensation, the very high maintenance costs of the hybrid system and of the M276 engine, and the common problems reported with this V6 engine include oil leaks from the upper caps of the distribution chain, bump shaft regulator defects, and coolant leaks from the water pump or thermostat.

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