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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550 and 4MATIC SUV W166 (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2015-2018]

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Overview

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550 and 4MATIC SUV W166 (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2015-2018]

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550 e 4MATIC, offered in North America from late 2015 to late 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 distinguished as the highest performing PHEV model, including a 2996 cm3 V6 Gasoline engine (Daimler-Benz M276 E30) with two turbochargers and electric motor. The total combined power is 436 hp / 442 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 6.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 255 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 8.1 L/100km (19 MPG EPA) . The car has a length of 4818 mm , a width of 2004 mm, a height of 1796 mm and weighs 2479 kg , with a fuel tank of 80 liters.

Model:W166 GLE 550 e 4MATIC SUV
Production year:2016
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:$65,550
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:8.1 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:6.6-7.9 L/100km
City:8.6-10.3 L/100km
Emission standard:N/A
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:4.3 s
0-100 km/h:6.3 s
0-160 km/h:14.3 s
0-200 km/h:25 s
Top speed:255 km/h
Curb weight:2479 kg
Gross weight:N/A
Length:4818 mm
Width:2004 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 550 e 4MATIC (2016) is rated by experts as a PHEV SUV that combines the performance of an AMG (436 hp and 650 Nm Turkish) with efficiency (19 miles of electric range) and excellent driving comfort. The main weaknesses are the very large weight (2479 kg) due to the hybrid system, which compromises the driving sensation, the very high maintenance costs of the hybrid system and the V6 M276 engine. Common problems reported with the M276 engine include oil leaks from the upper caps of the distribution chain, bumpy shaft regulator defects, and coolant leaks from the water pump or the thermostat.

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