- Powertrain All powertrains are electrified: 48-volt mild hybrids and the new GLE 450e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid.[6]
- Design A new front bumper was fitted and the grille gained two horizontal louvres with chrome inserts.[6]
- Interior A new steering wheel with touch-sensitive surfaces on the horizontal spokes was introduced.[6]
- Technology The second-generation MBUX infotainment system was introduced.[6]
Mercedes-Benz GLE and M-Class · Fourth generation · production 2018–present
Mercedes-Benz GLE (V 167)
Key facts
| Production | October 2018[4] – present |
|---|---|
| First shown | October 2018, Paris Motor Show (64th)[2] |
| Sales start | 2019 (United States)[3] |
| Model years | 2020–present (North America)[4] |
| Codes | V 167 model code (series, SUV)[2], C 167 model code (series, GLE Coupé)[5] |
| Names by market | GLE (All markets)[2] |
| Platform | Not documented here |
| Assembly | Vance (Tuscaloosa County), Alabama, United States (MBUSI)[2] Pune, India[4] Pekan, Malaysia[4] Beijing, China (long-wheelbase GLE L, from 2026)[4] |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV (V 167)[4] 5-door coupé SUV – GLE Coupé (C 167)[5] 5-door SUV, long wheelbase – GLE L (China) — China[4] |
| Seating | Not documented here |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive — United States[3] All-wheel drive (4MATIC) — United States[3] |
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What changed from the W166
- Dimensions Length, width, wheelbase and track width all increased.[1]
- Design The drag coefficient improved from 0.33 to 0.29, according to Mercedes.[2]
- Powertrain A 9-speed 9G-TRONIC automatic is used on all models.[3]
- Powertrain The EQ Boost integrated electric motor adds up to 21 hp to the combustion engine for short periods.[1]
- Chassis A suspension system whose spring and damping forces can be controlled individually at each wheel, described as the only one on the market.[1]
- Interior A third seat row became available.[3]
- Technology The MBUX infotainment system with voice control and twin 12.3-inch displays was introduced.[3]
Facelifts and updates
Dimensions
| Market | Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market not stated | SUV | — | — | — | 2,995 mm (117.9 in) | [4] |
| United States | 2020 GLE 450 4MATIC SUV | 194.0 in (4,928 mm) | 76.7 in (1,948 mm) | 70.7 in (1,796 mm) | 117.9 in (2,995 mm) | [7] |
| China | GLE L (long wheelbase, from 2026) | 5,051 mm (198.9 in) | — | — | 3,115 mm (122.6 in) | [4] |
| Market not stated | GLE Coupé (C 167) | — | 2,010 mm (79.1 in) | — | 2,935 mm (115.6 in) | [5] |
Figures are as published by the source for that market and version; widths usually exclude mirrors. Conversions in brackets are ours.
Powertrains
| Version | Market | Type | Engine / motor | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Years | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE 350 / GLE 350 4MATIC (2020 model year) | United States | Petrol | 2.0 L inline-4 turbo | 255 hp (190 kW) | 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic | — | — | [3] |
| GLE 450 4MATIC (2020 model year) | United States | Mild hybrid | 3.0 L inline-6 with EQ Boost | 362 hp (270 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 9G-TRONIC | AWD | — | [7] |
| GLE 300 d 4MATIC | Market not stated | Diesel | 2.0 L inline-4 turbo-diesel | 180 kW (245 PS) | 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) | — | AWD | 09/2019–01/2023 | [4] |
| GLE 350 d 4MATIC | Market not stated | Diesel | 2.9 L inline-6 turbo-diesel | 200 kW (272 PS) | 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) | — | AWD | 09/2019–01/2023 | [4] |
| GLE 400 d 4MATIC | Market not stated | Diesel | 2.9 L inline-6 turbo-diesel | 243 kW (330 PS) | 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) | — | AWD | — | [4] |
| GLE 350 de 4MATIC | Europe | Plug-in hybrid | 2.0 L inline-4 turbo-diesel plug-in hybrid, 31.2 kWh battery | 235 kW (320 PS) | 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) | — | AWD | 09/2019–01/2023 | [4] |
| GLE 350 e 4MATIC | Europe | Plug-in hybrid | 2.0 L inline-4 turbo petrol plug-in hybrid, 31.2 kWh battery | 245 kW (333 PS) | 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) | — | AWD | — | [4] |
| GLE 580 4MATIC (2019) | Market not stated | Mild hybrid | 4.0 L V8 biturbo with EQ Boost | 360 kW (489 PS) | 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) | — | AWD | 09/2019–2023 | [4] |
| Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ (2020) | Market not stated | Mild hybrid | 3.0 L inline-6 turbo with EQ Boost | 320 kW (435 PS) | 520 Nm (384 lb-ft) | — | AWD | 2020–23 | [4] |
| Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ | Market not stated | Mild hybrid | 4.0 L V8 biturbo (M177) with EQ Boost | 450 kW (612 PS) | 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) | — | AWD | 2020– | [4] |
| GLE 400 e 4MATIC (2023) | Market not stated | Plug-in hybrid | 2.0 L inline-4 turbo plug-in hybrid | 280 kW (381 PS) | 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) | — | AWD | 02/2023– | [4] |
| GLE 450 d 4MATIC (2023) | Market not stated | Mild hybrid | inline-6 turbo-diesel with EQ Boost | 273 kW (371 PS) | 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) | — | AWD | 02/2023– | [4] |
| Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ (2023) | Market not stated | Plug-in hybrid | 3.0 L inline-6 turbo plug-in hybrid | 400 kW (544 PS) | 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) | — | AWD | — | [4] |
Power is shown in the unit the source uses first (kW, metric PS or SAE hp), with our conversion in brackets. A blank cell means the source does not state it.
Notes
- Series code: German Wikipedia and Mercedes-Benz media captions cited by English Wikipedia use 'V 167' for the SUV; the English Wikipedia infobox gives 'W167'. The coupé is C 167. The V 167 code is recorded.
- GLE Coupé (C 167): presented at the IAA in Frankfurt in September 2019 with first deliveries in spring 2020 (German Wikipedia); recorded as body style b2.
- Built at Vance, Alabama for most markets (North American model years 2020 onward); a locally built long-wheelbase GLE L for China (Beijing Benz) was announced from 2026 (Wikipedia).
- US specifications come from the Mercedes-Benz USA media newsroom (media.mbusa.com). English Wikipedia's engine table does not state markets, so those entries are marked 'unstated' (European plug-in hybrids are marked as European where the text says so).
- The 2023 facelift went on sale in July 2023 (German Wikipedia) for the 2024 model year in the US. A second facelift for the 2027 model year was unveiled in March 2026.
Sources
- 2020 GLE SUV Quick Reference Guide — Mercedes-Benz Media Newsroom USA, 21 May 2019 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- Mercedes-Benz V 167 — Wikipedia (de) Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- All-new Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV to start at $53,700 — Mercedes-Benz Media Newsroom USA, 28 November 2018 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- Mercedes-Benz GLE — Wikipedia Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- Mercedes-Benz C 167 — Wikipedia (de) Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE: Trendsetting luxury SUV now even better — Mercedes-Benz Media Newsroom USA, 31 January 2023 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC SUV — Mercedes-Benz Media Newsroom USA, 31 October 2018 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
Wikipedia sources link to the exact revision that was read. Specifications differ between markets, years and versions; each figure is shown with the market and version its source states.