Compare 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class specifications by trim levels
GLE-Class is a 5-seat from Mercedes-Benz, which first hit the market back in 2016.
With the price tag ranging from $52,000 to $66,300, the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class has a maximum towing capacity of 7000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 22 to 29 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 75.80mm x 189.70mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
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Fuel Tank: 24.6 gal
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Wheelbase: 114.8 in
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MPG: 18 city/24 hwy
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0-60 mph: 5.9 sec
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Engine: 3.5L V-6
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Towing capacity: 6000 lbs
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Curb: 4652 lbs
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): from 189.1 x 75.8 x 70.7
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is offered in 5 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Engine 3.5L V-6,2.1L I-4,3.0L V-6 DOHC
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Horsepower 201 hp @ 1936 –
329 hp @ 1940 -
Torque 273 lb-ft. @ 3,500 –
369 lb-ft. @ 1,600 -
Transmission 7-spd auto w/OD
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 5.2 - 8.9 sec
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1/4 mile time 13.7 - 16.6 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 189.1 in
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Width 75.8 in
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Height 70.7 in
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Wheelbase 114.8 in
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Curb Weight 4652 lbs
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GVWR 6173 lbs
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Towing capacity 6000 lbs
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Turning radius 19.4 ft
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CAPACITY
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Luggage capacity 38.2 ft
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Cargo capacity 80.3 cu.ft
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Seats 5
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 21.1 - 24.6 gal
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City 17 - 22 mpg
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Combined 20 - 26 mpg
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Highway 22 - 29 mpg
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Highway range 464.2 - 713.4 mi
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WARRANTY
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Basic Warranty 48/50,000 mths/miles
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Specifications 
Base GLE350 4dr 4x2 Sport Utility |
Base GLE300d 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC |
Base GLE350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC |
Base GLE400 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility |
Exterior length | |||
189.1 in | 189.1 in | 189.1 in | 189.1 in |
Exterior body width | |||
75.8 in | 75.8 in | 75.8 in | 75.8 in |
Exterior height | |||
70.7 in | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 70.7 in |
Horsepower | |||
302 hp | 201 hp | 302 hp | 329 hp |
Torque | |||
273 lb-ft. | 369 lb-ft. | 273 lb-ft. | 354 lb-ft. |
Curb weight | |||
4652 lbs | 4742 lbs | 4751 lbs | 4698 lbs |
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
6173 lbs | 6283 lbs | – | – |
Wheelbase | |||
114.8 in | 114.8 in | 114.8 in | 114.8 in |
Turning radius | |||
19.4 '' | 19.4 '' | 19.4 '' | 19.4 '' |
Front legroom | |||
40.3 in | 40.3 in | 40.3 in | 40.3 in |
Rear legroom | |||
38.4 in | 38.4 in | 38.4 in | 38.4 in |
Front headroom | |||
40 in | 40 in | 40 in | 40 in |
Rear headroom | |||
39 in | 39 in | 39 in | 39 in |
Front shoulder room | |||
59 in | 59 in | 59 in | 59 in |
Rear shoulder room | |||
58 in | 58 in | 58 in | 58 in |
Fuel tank | |||
24.6 gal. | 24.6 gal. | 24.6 gal. | 24.6 gal. |
Payload | |||
1,631 lbs. | 1,532 lbs. | – | – |
Base GLE550e 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility |
Exterior length |
189.7 in |
Exterior body width |
75.8 in |
Exterior height |
70.7 in |
Horsepower |
329 hp |
Torque |
354 lb-ft. |
Curb weight |
5456 lbs |
Wheelbase |
114.8 in |
Turning radius |
19.4 '' |
Front legroom |
40.3 in |
Rear legroom |
38.4 in |
Front headroom |
40 in |
Rear headroom |
39 in |
Front shoulder room |
59 in |
Rear shoulder room |
58 in |
Fuel tank |
21.1 gal. |
Interior Features 
Base GLE350 4dr 4x2 Sport Utility |
Base GLE300d 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC |
Base GLE350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC |
Base GLE400 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility |
Air conditioning, front | |||
dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic |
Clock | |||
analog | analog | analog | analog |
Cupholders | |||
front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
Gear shift knob trim | |||
urethane | urethane | urethane | urethane |
12V DC power outlet | |||
4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Floor console | |||
full | full | full | full |
Floor mats | |||
carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
Front windows | |||
power | power | power | power |
Rear windows | |||
power | power | power | power |
1-touch window up | |||
front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
1-touch window down | |||
front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
Instrumentation | |||
analog | analog | analog | analog |
Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Rear view mirror | |||
auto-dimming day-night | auto-dimming day-night | auto-dimming day-night | auto-dimming day-night |
Remote trunk release | |||
power | power | power | power |
Seatback storage pockets | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Steering wheel material | |||
leather | leather | leather | leather |
Air conditioning, rear | |||
with separate controls | with separate controls | with separate controls | with separate controls |
Lighter elements | |||
front | front | front | front |
Auxiliary visors | |||
dual | dual | dual | dual |
Base GLE550e 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility |
Air conditioning, front |
dual zone automatic |
Clock |
analog |
Cupholders |
front and rear |
Gear shift knob trim |
urethane |
12V DC power outlet |
4 |
Floor console |
full |
Floor mats |
carpeted front and rear |
Front windows |
power |
Rear windows |
power |
1-touch window up |
front and rear |
1-touch window down |
front and rear |
Instrumentation |
analog |
Illuminated vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
Rear view mirror |
auto-dimming day-night |
Remote trunk release |
power |
Seatback storage pockets |
2 |
Steering wheel material |
leather |
Air conditioning, rear |
with separate controls |
Lighter elements |
front |
Auxiliary visors |
dual |
Exterior Features 
Base GLE350 4dr 4x2 Sport Utility |
Base GLE300d 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC |
Base GLE350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC |
Base GLE400 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility |
Antenna | |||
window grid | window grid | window grid | window grid |
Body material | |||
fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
Paint | |||
clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
Grille trim | |||
chrome | chrome | chrome | chrome |
Fog/driving lights | |||
rear | rear | rear | rear |
Door count | |||
4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Rear cargo door | |||
power liftgate | power liftgate | power liftgate | power liftgate |
Tinted windows | |||
deep | deep | deep | deep |
Rear window type | |||
fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
Mirrors | |||
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger | power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger | power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger | power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
Sunroof | |||
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
Spoiler | |||
lip | lip | lip | lip |
Wheels | |||
19 silver aluminum | 18 silver aluminum | 19 silver aluminum | 20 machined w/painted accents AMG aluminum |
Spare tire and wheel | |||
compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | – |
Rear window wipers | |||
fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval |
Running boards | |||
illuminated | illuminated | illuminated | illuminated |
Mirrors, auto dimming | |||
driver | driver | driver | driver |
2nd row sunroof | |||
fixed glass with power sunshade | fixed glass with power sunshade | fixed glass with power sunshade | fixed glass with power sunshade |
Base GLE550e 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility |
Antenna |
window grid |
Body material |
fully galvanized steel |
Paint |
clearcoat monotone |
Grille trim |
chrome |
Fog/driving lights |
rear |
Door count |
4 doors |
Rear cargo door |
power liftgate |
Tinted windows |
deep |
Rear window type |
fixed |
Mirrors |
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
Sunroof |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
Spoiler |
lip |
Wheels |
19 silver AMG aluminum |
Spare tire and wheel |
compact steel |
Rear window wipers |
fixed interval |
Running boards |
illuminated |
Mirrors, auto dimming |
driver |
2nd row sunroof |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
Seats 
Base GLE350 4dr 4x2 Sport Utility |
Base GLE300d 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC |
Base GLE350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC |
Base GLE400 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility |
Front seat type | |||
bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket |
Standard seating | |||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Front driver seat direction controls | |||
8-way power | 8-way power | 8-way power | 8-way power |
Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
8-way power | 8-way power | 8-way power | 8-way power |
Lumbar support | |||
driver | driver | driver | driver |
Front armrests | |||
center | center | center | center |
Front head restraints | |||
adjustable w/tilt | adjustable w/tilt | adjustable w/tilt | adjustable w/tilt |
Heated front seats | |||
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
Memory | |||
driver | driver | driver | driver |
Rear seats | |||
60-40 split-bench | 60-40 split-bench | 60-40 split-bench | 60-40 split-bench |
Rear head restraints | |||
3 - w/tilt | 3 - w/tilt | 3 - w/tilt | 3 - w/tilt |
Seat trim | |||
MB-Tex leatherette | MB-Tex leatherette | MB-Tex leatherette | leather |
Cooled front seats | |||
driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Base GLE550e 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility |
Front seat type |
bucket |
Standard seating |
5 |
Front driver seat direction controls |
8-way power |
Front passenger seat direction controls |
8-way power |
Lumbar support |
driver |
Front armrests |
center |
Front head restraints |
adjustable w/tilt |
Heated front seats |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
Memory |
driver |
Rear seats |
60-40 split-bench |
Rear armrest |
with pass-thru |
Rear head restraints |
3 - w/tilt |
Seat trim |
leather |
Cooled front seats |
driver and passenger |
Entertainment System 
Base GLE350 4dr 4x2 Sport Utility |
Base GLE300d 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC |
Base GLE350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC |
Base GLE400 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility |
Radio | |||
AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
CD player | |||
in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single |
Speakers | |||
8 | 8 | 8 | 14 harman/kardon |
Amplifier | |||
1200W premium | 1200W premium | 1200W premium | – |
Navigation system | |||
COMAND APS with voice activation | COMAND APS with voice activation | COMAND APS with voice activation | COMAND APS with voice activation |
1st row LCD screen | |||
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Entertainment system | |||
with DVD and digital media | with DVD and digital media | with DVD and digital media | with DVD and digital media |
2nd row LCD screen | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Base GLE550e 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility |
Radio |
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
CD player |
in-dash mounted single |
Speakers |
14 harman/kardon |
Navigation system |
COMAND APS with voice activation |
1st row LCD screen |
1 |
Entertainment system |
with DVD and digital media |
2nd row LCD screen |
2 |
Safety and Security Features 
Base GLE350 4dr 4x2 Sport Utility |
Base GLE300d 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC |
Base GLE350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC |
Base GLE400 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility |
Airbags, frontal | |||
driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
Airbags, side impact | |||
seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
Airbags, side curtain | |||
curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
Traction control | |||
ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |||
front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
Headlights | |||
halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen |
Exterior light control | |||
fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic |
Door curb lights | |||
4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Remote keyless entry | |||
keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
Door locks | |||
power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
Parking assist | |||
PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist |
Airbags, knee protection | |||
driver | driver | driver | driver |
Lane departure warning | |||
Active Lane Keeping Assist | Active Lane Keeping Assist | Active Lane Keeping Assist | Lane Keeping Assist |
In-Vehicle Assistance Service | |||
mbrace2 | mbrace2 | mbrace2 | mbrace2 |
Base GLE550e 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility |
Airbags, frontal |
driver and front passenger |
Airbags, side impact |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
Airbags, side curtain |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
Traction control |
ABS and driveline |
Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
front and rear |
Headlights |
halogen |
Exterior light control |
fully automatic |
Door curb lights |
4 |
Remote keyless entry |
keyfob (all doors) |
Door locks |
power with 2 stage unlock |
Parking assist |
PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist |
Airbags, knee protection |
driver |
Lane departure warning |
Lane Keeping Assist |
In-Vehicle Assistance Service |
mbrace2 |
Mechanical Features 
Base GLE350 4dr 4x2 Sport Utility |
Base GLE300d 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC |
Base GLE350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC |
Base GLE400 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility |
Engine | |||
3.5L V-6 | 2.1L I-4 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 |
Recommended fuel | |||
premium unleaded | diesel | premium unleaded | premium unleaded |
Brakes | |||
4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |||
4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
Drive type | |||
rear-wheel | all-wheel drive | all-wheel drive | all-wheel drive |
Exhaust | |||
stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
Steering | |||
rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
Suspension tuning | |||
regular | regular | regular | regular |
Front suspension type | |||
double wishbone | double wishbone | double wishbone | double wishbone |
Front shocks | |||
gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
Front springs | |||
coil | coil | coil | coil |
Rear suspension type | |||
multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link |
Rear shocks | |||
gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
Rear springs | |||
coil | coil | coil | coil |
Electronic stability system | |||
Crosswind Assist | Crosswind Assist | Crosswind Assist | Crosswind Assist |
Transmission | |||
7-spd auto w/OD | 7-spd auto w/OD | 7-spd auto w/OD | 9-spd auto w/OD |
Axle ratio | |||
3.90 | 3.45 | 3.90 | 3.27 |
Turbocharger | |||
twin turbo | twin turbo | – | – |
Ride control | |||
DYNAMIC SELECT | Agility Control | DYNAMIC SELECT | DYNAMIC SELECT |
4WD shift | |||
electronic | – | – | – |
Height adjustable suspension | |||
automatic w/driver control | automatic w/driver control | automatic w/driver control | automatic w/driver control |
Automatic level control | |||
4-corner | 4-corner | 4-corner | 4-corner |
Base GLE550e 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility |
Engine |
3.0L V-6 |
Recommended fuel |
premium unleaded |
Brakes |
4-wheel disc |
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
4-wheel |
Drive type |
all-wheel drive |
Exhaust |
stainless steel |
Steering |
rack and pinion |
Suspension tuning |
regular |
Front suspension type |
double wishbone |
Front shocks |
gas-pressurized |
Front springs |
coil |
Rear suspension type |
multi-link |
Rear shocks |
gas-pressurized |
Rear springs |
coil |
Electronic stability system |
Crosswind Assist |
Transmission |
7-spd auto w/OD |
Axle ratio |
3.27 |
Turbocharger |
twin turbo |
Ride control |
DYNAMIC SELECT |
Height adjustable suspension |
automatic w/driver control |
Automatic level control |
4-corner |
Other Specs 
Base GLE350 4dr 4x2 Sport Utility |
Base GLE300d 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC |
Base GLE350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC |
Base GLE400 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility |
Luggage capacity | |||
38.2 cu.ft. | 38.2 cu.ft. | 38.2 cu.ft. | 38.2 cu.ft. |
Maximum cargo capacity | |||
80.3 cu.ft. | 80.3 cu.ft. | 80.3 cu.ft. | 80.3 cu.ft. |
Base engine size | |||
3.5 liters | 2.1 liters | 3.5 liters | 3.0 liters |
Base engine type | |||
V-6 | I-4 | V-6 | V-6 |
Horsepower rpm | |||
6,500 | 3,800 | 6,500 | 5,250 |
Torque rpm | |||
3,500 | 1,600 | 3,500 | 1,600 |
EPA mileage estimates | |||
18 City / 24 Hwy | 22 City / 29 Hwy | 17 City / 22 Hwy | 18 City / 22 Hwy |
Lighting - map lights | |||
front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
Lighting - dome light | |||
fade | fade | fade | fade |
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Height adjustable safety belts | |||
front | front | front | front |
Engine - valvetrain | |||
DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | |||
48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 |
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | |||
48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 |
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | |||
48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 |
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | |||
48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 |
Tires | |||
P255/50HR19.0 BSW AS | P255/55HR18.0 BSW run flat AS | P255/50HR19.0 BSW AS | P265/45WR20.0 BSW performance AS |
Windshield wipers - front | |||
fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval |
Maximum towing capacity | |||
6,600 lbs. | 6,600 lbs. | 7,200 lbs. | 7,200 lbs. |
Base GLE550e 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility |
Luggage capacity |
44.5 cu.ft. |
Maximum cargo capacity |
80.3 cu.ft. |
Base engine size |
3.0 liters |
Base engine type |
V-6 |
Horsepower rpm |
5,250 |
Torque rpm |
1,600 |
EPA mileage estimates |
18 City / 22 Hwy |
Lighting - map lights |
front and rear |
Lighting - dome light |
fade |
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
Height adjustable safety belts |
front |
Engine - valvetrain |
DOHC |
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) |
48/50,000 |
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) |
48/50,000 |
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) |
48/50,000 |
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) |
48/50,000 |
Tires |
P255/50WR19.0 BSW AS |
Windshield wipers - front |
fixed interval |
Maximum towing capacity |
4,410 lbs. |