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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 300 d 4MATIC SUV V167 (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2019-2023]

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Overview

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 300 d 4MATIC SUV V167 (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2019-2023]

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 300 d 4MATIC, offered in Europe from November 2021 to February 2023 (V167 Phase-I), is a Mild Hybrid Diesel (MHEV) model of the large luxury SUV (Executive E-Segment) with 5 doors and permanent 4×4 traction (4Matic) . This updated variant with EQ Boost stands out for its superior performance and efficiency, including a 1993 cm3 Line 4 diesel engine (Daimler-Benz OM654 DE20) with two turbochargers and EQ Boost 48V. The engine produces 272 hp / 268 hp / 200 kW in 4200 engine rpm and 550 Nm of torque in 1800 – 2200 engine rpm. Combined with a 9-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 9G-TRONIC) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 228 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 7.5 L/100km . The car has a length of 4924 mm , a width of 1947 mm, a height of 1772 mm and weighs 2205 kg , with a fuel tank of 65 liters.

Model:V167 GLE 300 d 4MATIC SUV
Production year:2021
Transmission:Automatic 9 speed
Starting price:€55,900
Engine size:2.0 L
Max torque:550 Nm
Cylinders alignment:Line 4
Charge system:Diesel MHEV with 2 turbocharger
Displacement:1993 cm3
Max power:272 PS / 268 hp / 200 kW
Fuel type:Diesel (MHEV)
Fuel consumption:7.5 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:5.4-6.5 L/100km
City:9.2-11 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 6d-ISC-FCM
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:4.8 s
0-100 km/h:7.3 s
0-160 km/h:19.7 s
0-200 km/h:40.6 s
Top speed:228 km/h
Curb weight:2205 kg
Gross weight:3000 kg
Length:4924 mm
Width:1947 mm
Height:1772 mm
Fuel capacity:65 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
85%
Safety
95%
Performance
90%
Driveability
95%
Durability
75%
Maintenance
55%
Design
85%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 300 d 4MATIC (2021) is rated by experts as a luxury SUV, which significantly updated performance thanks to the MHEV engine with 550 Nm of torque and 272 hp. It stands out for its good efficiency (7.5 L/100km) for its power and weight, high internal quality, MBUX technology and excellent driving comfort. The main downsides are the high maintenance costs of the diesel engine and the complex MHEV (EQ Boost) system, while the general criticisms include early problems with the MBUX system software and any reluctance of the 9G-TRONIC transmission at low speeds.

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