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

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Overview

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

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 de 4MATIC, offered in Europe from November 2019 to February 2023 (V167 Phase-I), is a Plug-in Hybrid Diesel (PHEV) model of the large luxury SUV (Executive E-Segment) with 5 doors and permanent 4×4 (4Matic) traction. This variant is notable for its sporty performance and large electric range (100 km NEDC), including a 1950 cm3 Line 4 diesel engine (Daimler-Benz OM654 DE20) with turbocharger and electric motor. The total combined power is 320 hp / 315 hp / 235 kW at 3800 rpm and 700 Nm of torque at 1000 – 2000 rpm. Combined with a 9-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 9G-TRONIC) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 230 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 6.1 L/100km . The car has a length of 4924 mm , a width of 2010 mm, a height of 1772 mm and weighs 2580 kg , with a fuel tank of 65 liters.

Model:V167 GLE 350 de 4MATIC SUV
Production year:2021
Transmission:Automatic 9 speed
Starting price:€70,000
Engine size:2.0 L
Max torque:700 Nm
Cylinders alignment:Line 4
Charge system:Diesel/Hybrid with turbocharger
Displacement:1950 cm3
Max power:320 PS / 315 hp / 235 kW
Fuel type:Diesel/Electric (PHEV)
Fuel consumption:6.1 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:4.3-5.2 L/100km
City:7.8-9.4 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 6d-ISC-FCM
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:5.5 s
0-100 km/h:7.9 s
0-160 km/h:20.5 s
0-200 km/h:41.1 s
Top speed:230 km/h
Curb weight:2580 kg
Gross weight:3260 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 de 4MATIC (2021) is rated by experts as a PHEV SUV that sets new standards, thanks to the exceptional electric range (98 km WLTP) and massive torque (700 Nm) of the Plug-in Hybrid Diesel system. It is appreciated for its high indoor quality, MBUX technology and excellent quiet driving. The main downsides are the very large weight (2580 kg) due to the hybrid system, which compromises the feel of the sporty steering, the very high maintenance costs of the hybrid system and diesel engine, 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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