Mercedes-Benz GLE Mercedes-Benz M-Class/GLE (W166/C292)
Mercedes-Benz GLE (Mercedes-Benz M-Class/GLE (W166/C292)) was built from 2011 to 2019, as a 5-door SUV; 5-door coupe SUV. Powertrain: Gasoline: 3.5 L M 276 DE 35 V6; 3.0 L M276 DE 30 red. bi-turbo V6; 4.7 L M278 DE 46 AL bi-turbo V8; 5.5 L M157 DE 55 AL bi-turbo V8; Gasoli…. Size: 4,803 x 1,926 x 1,796 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 2150 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
In 2006, development began on the next-generation M-Class and spanned over a period of 5 years, a shorter duration than its predecessor. In 2008, the final design by Emiel Burki was approved and patented domestically on 16 December 2008 (U.S. design patent filed on 15 June 2009). The newly redesigned M-Class (chassis name W166) was introduced in pre-production form 10 June 2011 as a 2012 model. The first customer-designated W166 rolled off the Vance production line on 20 July. It is moderately refined, taking styling cues from the new generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class. An increase in rear seat legroom has been implemented, alongside adjustable rear backrests.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other SUV / crossover models in this database (66 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- about the same as the median of 4,843 mm, and shorter than 57% of the 42 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
- about the same as the median of 1,941 mm, and narrower than 57% of the 47 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
- 116 mm above the median of 1,680 mm, and taller than 76% of the 42 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want ground clearance, a high seating position and load space: the typical strengths of the SUV body.
- Drivers buying for enjoyment rather than space: coupes and roadsters trade rear space for style and handling.
Check before you buy
- Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Canada, United Kingdom, Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the GLE
- Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163) · 1997 - 2004
- Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W164) · 2005-2011
- Mercedes-Benz GLE (W167/C167) · 2018-present
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Can I import a Mercedes-Benz GLE (Mercedes-Benz M-Class/GLE (W166/C292)) from Japan?
By production year alone, Mercedes-Benz GLE (Mercedes-Benz M-Class/GLE (W166/C292)) is inside the age window for Canada, United Kingdom, Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2036); Australia (2036). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Mercedes-Benz GLE (Mercedes-Benz M-Class/GLE (W166/C292))?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Gasoline: 3.5 L M 276 DE 35 V6; 3.0 L M276 DE 30 red. bi-turbo V6; 4.7 L M278 DE 46 AL bi-turbo V8; 5.5 L M157 DE 55 AL bi-turbo V8; Gasoline PHEV: 3.0 L M 276 DE 30 AL bi-turbo V6; Diesel: 2.1 L OM 651 DE 22 LA turbo I4; 3.0 L OM642 LS DE 30LA turbo V6.
How big is the Mercedes-Benz GLE (Mercedes-Benz M-Class/GLE (W166/C292))?
4,803 mm long and 1,926 mm wide and 1,796 mm tall (5-door SUV; 5-door coupe SUV). For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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