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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and 4MATIC SUV V167 (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2019-2023]

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Overview

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and 4MATIC SUV V167 (Automatic / 9 Gears) 4×4 [2019-2023]

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 e 4MATIC, offered in Europe from June 2020 to February 2023 (V167 Phase-I), is a Plug-in Hybrid Gasoline (PHEV) model of the large luxury SUV (Executive E-Segment) with 5 doors and permanent 4×4 traction (4Matic) . This variant is notable for its sporty performance and large electric range (98 km WLTP), including a 1991 cm3 Line 4 Petrol engine (Daimler-Benz M274 DE20) with turbocharger and electric motor. The total combined power is 333 hp / 329 hp / 245 kW at 5500 rpm and 700 Nm of torque at 1200 rpm. Combined with a 9-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 9G-TRONIC) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 234 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 8.6 L/100km . The car has a length of 4924 mm , a width of 2010 mm, a height of 1772 mm and weighs 2530 kg , with a fuel tank of 65 liters.

Model:V167 GLE 350 e 4MATIC SUV
Production year:2021
Transmission:Automatic 9 speed
Starting price:€69,000
Engine size:2.0 L
Max torque:700 Nm
Cylinders alignment:Line 4
Charge system:Gasoline/Hybrid with turbocharger
Displacement:1991 cm3
Max power:333 PS / 329 hp / 245 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline/Electric (PHEV)
Fuel consumption:8.6 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:5.7-6.8 L/100km
City:11.4-13.7 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 6d-ISC-FCM
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:4.8 s
0-100 km/h:6.9 s
0-160 km/h:18.3 s
0-200 km/h:35.6 s
Top speed:234 km/h
Curb weight:2530 kg
Gross weight:3210 kg
Length:4924 mm
Width:2010 mm
Height:1772 mm
Fuel capacity:65 liters

Expert Assessment

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

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 e 4MATIC (2021) is rated by experts as a PHEV SUV that combines sport performance (329 hp and 700 Nm Tork) with excellent electric range (98 km WLTP). It is distinguished for its high internal quality, MBUX technology and smooth and comfortable driving. The main downsides are the very heavy weight (2530 kg) due to the hybrid system, which compromises the feel of the sporty steering, the very high maintenance costs of the hybrid and engine system, and common problems reported with the V167 models as early problems with the MBUX system software and any reluctance of the 9G-TRONIC transmission.

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