Mercedes-Benz GLE

Name: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE
Brand: Mercedes-Benz

EPA MPG: NA

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: NA

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RECALL ALERT: There are 18 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 18 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

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The GLE, Mercedes-Benz five-seat SUV, replaced the former ML for 2016. The GLE lineup includes the GLE350 (formerly ML350); GLE400 (formerly ML400); GLE300d (formerly ML250 BlueTec) and GLE550e (Mercedes' first plug-in SUV). The high-performance AMG models are now called AMG GLE63 and GLE63 S. The plug-in gets a 329-hp V6, with the hybrid system adding another 114 hp of electric power, and is said to deliver over 18 miles of all-electric driving.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

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NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2016 Luxury midsized SUVs Ratings

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE

$13,725 - $28,400

EPA MPG NA

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear

AWD, Rear

2.1-liter 4 turbodiesel (201 hp)
3-liter V6 plugin hybrid (436 hp)
3-liter V6 turbo (329 hp)
3.5-liter V6 (302 hp)
5.5-liter V8 turbo (550 hp)
5.5-liter V8 turbo (577 hp)

7-speed automatic

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Model History

2020-Present

Current Generation

The new GLE is very quiet and impeccably finished inside, and has firm, supportive seats. The uplevel GLE450 has a powerful 3.0-liter turbo six-cylinder engine that returned 20 mpg overall in our tests. The standard engine is a 255-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. The GLE rides comfortably, but its handling is rather dull. It comes with a new infotainment system with a wide display that houses the instrument panel and the center screen for the audio, phone, and navigation systems. These, along with some comfort settings, can be changed through the touch screen, touchpad, or steering-wheel, touch-sensitive controls. We found the system to be extremely distracting to use, even with the ability to use voice commands. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking are standard. A 4.0-liter V8 turbo engine that generates 603-hp in the GLE 63 S is new for 2021. Updates for 2022 include standard adaptive high-beam assist.

2016-2019

2016 Redesign Year

Renamed from the M-Class, the GLE is a capable and luxurious midsized SUV. The GLE350 comes with a 3.5-liter, 302-hp V6 that delivers smooth and powerful acceleration with 18 mpg overall and generous towing limits. A four-cylinder turbodiesel and a plug-in hybrid are also available. Supple and composed, the GLE rides well and is quiet inside. Steering response is quick but comes up short on feedback and precision. Emergency handling reaches its limits at modest speeds, reducing confidence. First-rate interior finish and well-padded seats are interior highlights, but the infotainment system is complex. Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking is standard.