Mercedes-Benz GLE (M-Class) Specs by Generation
By CarWhere Research · Updated
CarWhere lists 32 US-market Mercedes-Benz GLE trims across 3 chassis codes, from the W164 (2006–2011) to the V167 (2020–present), with engine code, power, torque, 0–60, weight and launch MSRP. The V167 makes 255–603 hp (GLE 350 to AMG GLE 63 S); quickest Mercedes-claimed 0–60 is 3.7 s.
V167 GLE (2020–present) specs
Chassis codes: V167 SUV · C167 SUV coupe · facelift from the 2024 model year
What changed in the V167
The fourth-generation GLE debuted for 2020 on a longer wheelbase with optional third-row seating, MBUX, and the E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL suspension. US engines were a 255-hp turbo four in the GLE 350, the 48-volt mild-hybrid inline-six GLE 450, and a mild-hybrid twin-turbo V8 GLE 580, followed by AMG GLE 53 and GLE 63 S SUVs and a new C167 coupe for 2021. The 2024 facelift raised outputs and added the GLE 450e plug-in hybrid. A broader 2027 refresh introduces a six-cylinder GLE 500e and an AMG GLE 53 HYBRID.
| Trim | Model years | Body | Engine code | Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 mph (s) | Top speed (mph) | Curb weight (lb) | Base MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE 350RWD figures; GLE 350 4MATIC 0-60 7.1 s, $56,200 (2020). Curb weight from 2022 QRG. MSRP excludes $995 destination. | 2020–2023 | SUV | M264 | 2.0L turbo inline-4 | 255 | 273 | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | 7.0 automatic | 130 | 4,608 | $53,700 |
| GLE 350 4MATICMSRP and curb weight from Cars.com. 2027 MSRP $68,400 (0-60 6.8 s est.). | 2024–present | SUV | M254 | 2.0L turbo inline-4 with 48V mild hybrid | 255 | 295 | AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | 7.0 automatic | 130 | 4,916 | $62,650 |
| GLE 450 4MATICEQ Boost adds up to 21 hp / 184 lb-ft briefly. Curb weight from 2022 QRG. MSRP excludes $995 destination. | 2020–2023 | SUV, SUV Coupe | M256 | 3.0L turbo inline-6 with EQ Boost (48V) | 362 | 369 | AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | 5.5 automatic | 130 | 5,013 | $61,150 |
| GLE 450 4MATICMSRP and curb weight (SUV) from Cars.com. Coupe availability year-by-year not confirmed. | 2024–2026 | SUV, SUV Coupe | M256 | 3.0L turbo inline-6 with 48V mild hybrid | 375 | 369 | AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | 5.3 automatic | 130 | 5,060 | $69,500 |
| GLE 450 4MATIC2027 refresh. Coupe $81,200. Transmission not stated in source. MSRP excludes destination. | 2027–present | SUV, SUV Coupe | M256 | 3.0L turbo inline-6 with 48V mild hybrid | 375 | 413 | AWD (4MATIC) | — | 5.0 automatic | 130 | — | $74,800 |
| GLE 450e 4MATIChp/torque are combined system output (engine 248 hp / 295 lb-ft; motor 134 hp / 325 lb-ft). Starting price from Cars.com (2025). | 2025–2026 | SUV | M254 | 2.0L turbo inline-4 plug-in hybrid | 381 | 479 | AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | 5.8 automatic | 130 | — | $71,350 |
| GLE 500e 4MATIChp/torque are combined system output (engine 322 hp / 395 lb-ft). Transmission not stated in source. | 2027–present | SUV | M256 | 3.0L turbo inline-6 plug-in hybrid | 429 | 502 | AWD (4MATIC) | — | 5.5 automatic | 130 | — | $81,000 |
| GLE 580 4MATICCurb weight from 2022 QRG. MSRP excludes $995 destination. | 2020–2023 | SUV | M176 | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with EQ Boost (48V) | 483 | 516 | AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | 4.9 automatic | 130 | 5,280 | $76,800 |
| GLE 580 4MATICMSRP and curb weight from Cars.com. | 2024–2026 | SUV | M176 | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with 48V mild hybrid | 510 | 538 | AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | 4.3 automatic | 130 | 5,368 | $86,700 |
| GLE 580 4MATIC2027 refresh. Transmission not stated in source. | 2027–present | SUV | M176 | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with 48V mild hybrid | 530 | 553 | AWD (4MATIC) | — | 4.4 automatic | 130 | — | $96,300 |
| AMG GLE 53EQ Boost adds up to 21 hp / 184 lb-ft. SUV MSRP is 2022 figure; AMG GLE 53 Coupe $78,450 (2022, top speed 130 mph / 155 with summer tires). MSRP excludes $1,050 destination. 2024-2026 facelift figures not confirmed. | 2021–2023 | SUV, SUV Coupe | M256 | 3.0L turbo inline-6 with EQ Boost and electric auxiliary compressor | 429 | 384 | AWD (4MATIC+) | AMG Speedshift TCT 9-speed automatic | 5.2 automatic | — | — | $74,150 (2022) |
| AMG GLE 53 HYBRID577 hp is combined output; torque not given in source. Coupe $98,000. EPA electric range about 45 mi (SUV) / 46 mi (Coupe). | 2027–present | SUV, SUV Coupe | M256 | 3.0L turbo inline-6 plug-in hybrid | 577 | — | AWD (4MATIC+) | — | — | — | — | $97,000 |
| AMG GLE 63 STop speed 174 mph electronically limited with optional summer tires. Coupe: 5,633 lb, $116,000 (2021). MSRP excludes $1,050 destination. 2027 MSRP $137,100 (Coupe $139,100). | 2021–present | SUV, SUV Coupe | M177 | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with EQ Boost (48V) | 603 | 627 | AWD (4MATIC+) | AMG Speedshift TCT 9-speed automatic | 3.7 automatic | 174 | 5,456 | $113,950 |
Sources for the V167: Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 GLE SUV Quick Reference Guide · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE: Trendsetting luxury SUV now even better (Jan 2023) · Mercedes-Benz USA media — The new Mercedes-Benz GLE: Modern intelligence meets commanding performance (Mar 2026, 2027 GLE) · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2027 Mercedes-Benz USA Model Line Updates · Wikipedia — Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (secondary) · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2022 GLE SUV Quick Reference Guide · Cars.com — 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 specs · Cars.com — 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 specs · Cars.com — Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e research (2025 starting price) · Cars.com — 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 specs · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2022 Mercedes-AMG GLE Coupe Quick Reference Guide · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S SUV Specifications · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe Specifications
W166 GLE (2012–2019) specs
Chassis codes: W166 SUV · C292 SUV coupe · facelift from the 2016 model year
What changed in the W166
The third-generation M-Class launched for 2012 with a direct-injected 302-hp V6, a 240-hp BlueTEC diesel, a twin-turbo ML550, and a twin-turbo 5.5-liter ML63 AMG. For 2016 the refreshed SUV was renamed GLE under Mercedes' new naming scheme, adding the GLE 400 twin-turbo V6, the GLE550e plug-in hybrid, AMG GLE 43 and GLE 63/63 S models, and a 9-speed automatic on most versions. The same year brought the GLE Coupe (C292), a sloped-roof derivative offered in the US as AMG 43 and 63 S models.
| Trim | Model years | Body | Engine code | Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 mph (s) | Top speed (mph) | Curb weight (lb) | Base MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ML350 | 2012–2015 | SUV | M276 | 3.5L V6 | 302 | 273 | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) | 7G-Tronic Plus 7-speed automatic | — | — | — | — |
| ML350 BlueTEC 4MATICReplaced for 2015 by the ML250 BlueTEC. | 2012–2014 | SUV | OM642 | 3.0L turbodiesel V6 (BlueTEC) | 240 | 455 | AWD (4MATIC) | 7G-Tronic Plus 7-speed automatic | — | — | — | — |
| ML250 BlueTEC 4MATIC | 2015 | SUV | OM651 | 2.1L twin-turbodiesel inline-4 (BlueTEC) | 200 | 369 | AWD (4MATIC) | 7G-Tronic Plus 7-speed automatic | — | — | — | — |
| ML400 4MATIC | 2015 | SUV | M276 | 3.0L twin-turbo V6 | 329 | 354 | AWD (4MATIC) | 7G-Tronic Plus 7-speed automatic | — | — | — | — |
| ML550 4MATIC | 2012–2015 | SUV | M278 | 4.7L twin-turbo V8 | 402 | 443 | AWD (4MATIC) | 7G-Tronic Plus 7-speed automatic | — | — | — | — |
| ML63 AMGOptional AMG Performance Package raised output to roughly 550 hp / 561 lb-ft (Wikipedia: 557 PS / 760 Nm). | 2012–2015 | SUV | M157 | 5.5L twin-turbo V8 (AMG) | 518 | 516 | AWD (4MATIC) | AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic | — | — | — | — |
| GLE350RWD figures; GLE350 4MATIC weighs 4,751 lb and lists at $54,500 (2017). MSRP excludes $925 destination. | 2016–2019 | SUV | M276 | 3.5L V6 | 302 | 273 | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) | 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic | 7.5 automatic | 130 | 4,652 | $52,000 (2017) |
| GLE400 4MATICMBUSA 2017 sheet's MSRP line is mislabeled (refers to GLS450), so MSRP left blank. | 2016–2018 | SUV | M276 | 3.0L twin-turbo V6 | 329 | 354 | AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic | 6.0 automatic | 130 | 4,927 | — |
| GLE550e 4MATIChp/torque are combined output. Top speed 80 mph in electric mode. MSRP excludes $925 destination. | 2016–2018 | SUV | M276 | 3.0L twin-turbo V6 plug-in hybrid | 436 | 479 | AWD (4MATIC) | 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic | 5.3 automatic | 152 | 5,456 | $66,300 (2017) |
| AMG GLE 43SUV figures; AMG GLE 43 Coupe $70,500 / 4,960 lb (2018). Earlier GLE450 AMG / GLE43 (2016-2017) carried a 362-hp rating per Wikipedia. MSRP excludes $995 destination. | 2018–2019 | SUV, SUV Coupe | M276 | 3.0L twin-turbo V6 | 385 | 384 | AWD (4MATIC) | 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic (AMG-enhanced) | 5.6 automatic | 130 | 4,987 | $67,750 |
| AMG GLE63MSRP excludes $925 destination. | 2016–2019 | SUV | M157 | 5.5L twin-turbo V8 | 550 | 516 | AWD (4MATIC) | AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic | 4.2 automatic | 155 | 5,203 | $101,690 (2017) |
| AMG GLE63 SSUV figures; AMG GLE 63 S Coupe $111,860 / 5,379 lb (2018). MSRP excludes destination ($925 in 2017). | 2016–2019 | SUV, SUV Coupe | M157 | 5.5L twin-turbo V8 | 577 | 561 | AWD (4MATIC) | AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic | 4.1 automatic | 174 | 5,225 | $108,840 (2017) |
Sources for the W166: Mercedes-Benz USA media — The All-New 2012MY M-Class (legacy release) · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 and GLE350 4MATIC Specifications · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2018 GLE Coupe Quick Reference Guide · Wikipedia — Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (secondary) · Mercedes-Benz USA media — Mercedes-Benz What's New for Model Year 2013 (legacy release) · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class (legacy release) · Mercedes-Benz USA media — The new Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG (legacy release) · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE400 4MATIC Specifications · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e 4MATIC Specifications · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLE 43 SUV Specifications · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 and GLE63 S Specifications
W164 GLE (2006–2011) specs
Chassis code: W164 SUV · facelift from the 2009 model year
What changed in the W164
The second M-Class moved from body-on-frame to a unibody structure and arrived for model year 2006, built in Alabama. US buyers got a 3.5-liter V6 ML350, a V8 ML500 that became the ML550 with a 5.5-liter engine, the 6.2-liter ML63 AMG, and diesel ML320 CDI and later ML350 BlueTEC models. All used the 7G-Tronic automatic. The 2009 refresh freshened the styling and interior, and a lease-only two-mode ML450 Hybrid appeared for 2010 and 2011.
| Trim | Model years | Body | Engine code | Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 mph (s) | Top speed (mph) | Curb weight (lb) | Base MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ML350US ratings from 2010-2011 MBUSA technical data. Mostly sold as ML350 4MATIC. | 2006–2011 | SUV | M272 | 3.5L V6 | 268 | 258 | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) | 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic | — | — | — | — |
| ML500US-rated output not confirmed from a primary source (Wikipedia lists 306 hp DIN). Replaced by ML550 for 2008. | 2006–2007 | SUV | M113 | 5.0L V8 | — | — | AWD (4MATIC) | 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic | — | — | — | — |
| ML320 CDITorque per Wikipedia (540 Nm); US hp rating not confirmed. Succeeded by ML350 BlueTEC. | 2007–2009 | SUV | OM642 | 3.0L turbodiesel V6 | — | 398 | AWD (4MATIC) | 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic | — | — | — | — |
| ML350 BlueTEC | 2010–2011 | SUV | OM642 | 3.0L turbodiesel V6 (BlueTEC) | 210 | 400 | AWD (4MATIC) | 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic | — | — | — | — |
| ML550 | 2008–2011 | SUV | M273 | 5.5L V8 | 382 | 391 | AWD (4MATIC) | 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic | — | — | — | — |
| ML63 AMG | 2007–2011 | SUV | M156 | 6.2L V8 (AMG) | 503 | 465 | AWD (4MATIC) | AMG Speedshift 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic | — | — | — | — |
| ML450 Hybridhp/torque are combined system output (gas engine 275 hp / 258 lb-ft). Offered in the US by lease only. | 2010–2011 | SUV | M272 | 3.5L V6 two-mode hybrid (two electric motors) | 335 | 381 | AWD (4MATIC) | Two-mode hybrid continuously variable transmission | — | — | — | — |
Sources for the W164: Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Technical Data (legacy release; URL now offline) · Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Technical Data (legacy release; URL now offline) · Wikipedia — Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W164) (secondary) · Mercedes-Benz USA media — The new Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG (legacy release) · Mercedes-Benz USA media — Mercedes-Benz Debuts ML450 Hybrid Sport Utility (legacy release)
0–60 mph figures are Mercedes-Benz-claimed unless marked † (instrumented magazine test). "—" means we could not confirm the figure from a source. MSRP is US base price at launch, excluding destination. Many Mercedes models are electronically limited (often 130 or 155 mph, higher with AMG Driver's Package); see trim notes.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Mercedes-Benz GLE generations and chassis codes?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE has been sold in the US in 3 generations, each known by its chassis code: W164 (2006–2011), W166 (2012–2019), V167 (2020–present).
How much horsepower does the V167 GLE 350 have?
The V167 GLE 350 (2020–2023) makes 255 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque from its 2.0L turbo inline-4 (M264), with a Mercedes-claimed 0–60 mph time of 7.0 seconds (automatic) and a 130 mph top speed.
How much horsepower does the W166 AMG GLE63 S have?
The W166 AMG GLE63 S (2016–2019) makes 577 hp and 561 lb-ft of torque from its 5.5L twin-turbo V8 (M157), with a Mercedes-claimed 0–60 mph time of 4.1 seconds (automatic) and a 174 mph top speed.
What is the most powerful and quickest Mercedes-Benz GLE?
The most powerful GLE listed here is the V167 AMG GLE 63 S at 603 hp. The quickest 0–60 mph figure is 3.7 seconds for the V167 AMG GLE 63 S (Mercedes-claimed, automatic).
What changed in the V167 Mercedes-Benz GLE?
The fourth-generation GLE debuted for 2020 on a longer wheelbase with optional third-row seating, MBUX, and the E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL suspension. US engines were a 255-hp turbo four in the GLE 350, the 48-volt mild-hybrid inline-six GLE 450, and a mild-hybrid twin-turbo V8 GLE 580, followed by AMG GLE 53 and GLE 63 S SUVs and a new C167 coupe for 2021. The 2024 facelift raised outputs and added the GLE 450e plug-in hybrid. A broader 2027 refresh introduces a six-cylinder GLE 500e and an AMG GLE 53 HYBRID.
How can I see how a specific Mercedes-Benz GLE was optioned from the factory?
Spec tables show what each trim offered; the options on an individual car are recorded on its data card, tied to the VIN. The Mercedes-Benz data card, decoded from the VIN, lists the factory option codes, original paint and upholstery as the car was built.
Sources
Figures were compiled by CarWhere from Mercedes-Benz USA press kits, specification sheets and pricing releases first, then instrumented tests and spec data from the car press where Mercedes-Benz did not publish a US figure.
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Technical Data (legacy release; URL now offline)
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Technical Data (legacy release; URL now offline)
- Wikipedia — Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W164) (secondary)
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — The new Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG (legacy release)
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — Mercedes-Benz Debuts ML450 Hybrid Sport Utility (legacy release)
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — The All-New 2012MY M-Class (legacy release)
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 and GLE350 4MATIC Specifications
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2018 GLE Coupe Quick Reference Guide
- Wikipedia — Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (secondary)
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — Mercedes-Benz What's New for Model Year 2013 (legacy release)
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class (legacy release)
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE400 4MATIC Specifications
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e 4MATIC Specifications
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLE 43 SUV Specifications
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 and GLE63 S Specifications
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 GLE SUV Quick Reference Guide
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE: Trendsetting luxury SUV now even better (Jan 2023)
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — The new Mercedes-Benz GLE: Modern intelligence meets commanding performance (Mar 2026, 2027 GLE)
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2027 Mercedes-Benz USA Model Line Updates
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2022 GLE SUV Quick Reference Guide
- Cars.com — 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 specs
- Cars.com — 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 specs
- Cars.com — Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e research (2025 starting price)
- Cars.com — 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 specs
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2022 Mercedes-AMG GLE Coupe Quick Reference Guide
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S SUV Specifications
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe Specifications
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