2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550e 4MATIC
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Photo: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 250 Diesel 4MATIC AMG Line Premium 2.1 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercedes GLE 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: MERCEDES-BENZ GLE (W166) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: GLE 250 d front side by Ominae, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 250 Diesel 4MATIC AMG Line Premium 2.1 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the W166 (GLE) (W166, 2016–2019); trim, color, and model year may differ.
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- Photo: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 250 Diesel 4MATIC AMG Line Premium 2.1 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercedes GLE 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: MERCEDES-BENZ GLE (W166) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: GLE 250 d front side by Ominae, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 250 Diesel 4MATIC AMG Line Premium 2.1 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550e 4MATIC is a 463-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 with a 7-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $66,300 MSRP and is rated at 43 mpg combined.
It makes 463 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 38 mpg city and 50 mpg highway (43 mpg combined).
The GLE measures 189.7 inches long on a 114.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,456 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $66,300 ($89,781 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $67,225 ($91,034 *) |
| Destination Charge | $925 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | V6 Biturbo Plug-In Hybrid |
| Displacement | 2.996 L |
| Horsepower | 463 hp |
| Torque | 479 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD (4MATIC) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 38 MPG |
| Highway | 50 MPG |
| Combined | 43 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium + Electric |
| Suspension | |
| Turning Diameter | 38.7 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 14.8 x 1.4 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.6 x 0.9 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 8.5J x 19 in. (Cast) |
| Wheels Rear | 8.5J x 19 in. (Cast) |
| Tires Front | 255/50 R19 |
| Tires Rear | 255/50 R19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 189.7 in |
| Width | 84.3 in |
| Height | 70.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in |
| Front Track | 64.9 in |
| Rear Track | 65.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,456 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.