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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 SUV V167 (Automatic / 9 Gears) RWD [2019-2023]

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Overview

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 SUV V167 (Automatic / 9 Gears) RWD [2019-2023]

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, offered in North America from early 2019 to mid-2023 (V167 Phase-I), is a model of the large Executive E-Segment 5-door rear-wheel-drive SUV (RWD) . This variant serves as the entry gasoline into the North American market, including a 1991 cm3 Line 4 Gasoline engine (Daimler-Benz M254) with turbocharger and direct injection. The engine produces 255 hp / 258 hp/ 190 kW at 5800 – 6100 rpm and 370 Nm of torque at 1800 – 4000 rpm. Combined with a 9-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 9G-TRONIC) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 231 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 10.4 L/100km (23 MPG EPA) . The car has a length of 4935 mm , a width of 1948 mm, a height of 1796 mm and weighs 2090 kg , with a fuel tank of 85 liters.

Model:V167 GLE 350 SUV
Production year:2021
Transmission:Automatic 9 speed
Starting price:$54,750
Engine size:2.0 L
Max torque:370 Nm
Cylinders alignment:Line 4
Charge system:Gasoline with turbocharger
Displacement:1991 cm3
Max power:258 PS / 255 hp / 190 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:10.4 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:7.4-8.9 L/100km
City:13-15.6 L/100km
Emission standard:N/A
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:5 s
0-100 km/h:7.2 s
0-160 km/h:19.5 s
0-200 km/h:39.7 s
Top speed:231 km/h
Curb weight:2090 kg
Gross weight:N/A
Length:4935 mm
Width:1948 mm
Height:1796 mm
Fuel capacity:85 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
70%
Safety
95%
Performance
75%
Driveability
95%
Durability
75%
Maintenance
60%
Design
85%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (2021) is rated by experts as a luxury SUV with smooth driving and high interior quality, thanks to the new chassis (V167) and the advanced MBUX system. However, the 2.0L Line 4 engine is considered the minimum acceptable performance for the heavy weight of this SUV, resulting in average performance (7.2s 0-100 km/h) when loaded. The main downsides are high maintenance costs, relatively high fuel consumption (10.4 L/100km) for a 4-cylinder engine, and common problems reported with V167 models such as AIRMATIC system defects (if optional), early software problems with the MBUX system, and any reluctance of the 9G-TRONIC transmission at low speeds.

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