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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class - Base
2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4
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Overview
Variant
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Body type
SUV
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.6 / 100 km
Power and torque
198kW / 550Nm
1288km
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control Linked To Mapping: yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Linked To Mapping City: yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Linked To Mapping Corner Reaction: yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Linked To Mapping Highway Exit: yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Linked To Mapping Junction React: yes
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Transmission: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Logo Projection: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Vehicle 360 View Camera
3D Enhanced View: yes
Ambient Lighting
Reactive Lighting: yes
Automatic Door Closing
Rear Boot Hatch: yes
Embedded Infotainment User Interface
UI Number of Months Online Services: 36
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Wheel Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
AI-Powered: yes
Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer'S Own
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Includes Augmented Reality: yes
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 36
Screen Size (in): 12.30
Traffic Info: yes
Parking Assistance
Rear Automatic Braking Whilst: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Remote Services
Find My Car: yes
Geo Fencing: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Speed Alert: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Tow Away Alert: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Vehicle Start: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Breakdown Assistance: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 48
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 150
CO2 Level (Combined): 173
CO2 Level (Urban): 205
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine (cc): 1993
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Om 654
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
WLTP Emissions
HEV Charge Sustaining Testing Type: Hev Charge Sustaining
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 22.5
Main Capacity (L): 85
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 18.7
Main Type: Total
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Integrated Starter Generator
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 200
Motor 1 Location: Front
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 20.4
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 15.0
Electric Power Source
Battery Supplier: Other
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 48.0
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 0.90
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Includes Augmented Reality: yes
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Roller Control: yes
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Dashboard Centre 1 Television: yes
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Touchpad Control: yes
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Roller Control: yes
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Touchpad Control: yes
Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display: Windscreen
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1288
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 800
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 15.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 43
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 36
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 17.5
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 50
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 41
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 12.8
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 7.8
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 36
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 30
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.9
Maximum Speed (km/h): 226
Maximum Speed (mph): 140
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 269
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 20
Maximum Power (kW): 198
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 15
Maximum Torque (Nm): 550
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 200
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4200
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.6
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 269
Maximum Power (kW): 198
Maximum Torque (Nm): 550
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4200
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Code: 421
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manufacturer Name: 9g-Tronic
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 9
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Touch Controls: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Responsive Suspension
Type: Mechanical
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 22
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 275
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 22
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.0
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Trailer Towing Preparation
Trailer Hitch: yes
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: W167
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Step
Side Step Colour: Argent
Illuminated Side Step: yes
Step Location: Side
Side Step Type: Platform
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 25.0
Departure Angle: 25.0
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 72.6
Rear Seat Down (L): 2055
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 22.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 630
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12000
Front Track (in): 65.6
Front Track (mm): 1667
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.1
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 205
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 39.4
Overall Height (in): 70.7
Overall Height (mm): 1797
Overall Length (in): 193.9
Overall Length (mm): 4924
Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 79.1
Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 2010
Overall Width (in): 76.7
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 84.9
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2157
Overall Width (mm): 1947
Rear Track (in): 66.4
Rear Track (mm): 1687
Wheelbase (in): 117.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2995
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 42.3
Front Headroom (mm): 1074
Rear Headroom (in): 40.4
Rear Headroom (mm): 1027
Front Hip Room (in): 60.8
Front Hip Room (mm): 1545
Rear Hip Room (in): 59.8
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1520
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.3
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1506
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 58.3
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1482
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Fog Light Function: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Matrix: yes
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Metallic
Glass Roof
Sunshade Type: Electric
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 7716
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2890
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6371
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2165
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4773
Tare Weight (kg): 2101
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 280
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Power (W): 590
Touch Screen: yes
Audio Zones
Number of Zones: 2
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Burmester
Number of Speakers: 13
Subwoofer: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Door Sill Protector
Illuminated: yes
Heated Door Panels
Location: Front
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Instrument Panel: Wood & Synthetic Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 9
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Location: 3rd Row Seats
3rd Row Seats Number: 2
Front Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Third Row Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Highway Assist: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Traffic Sign Response: yes
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Brakes: yes
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor & Camera
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 91.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 92.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20190701
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 78.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20251231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2019
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 79.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Climate Controlled: yes
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Climate Controlled: yes
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Front Seat Cooled: yes
Front Seats Heated: yes
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Rear Outlet: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Individual Rear Location: Individual Rear
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 25000
Distance (miles): 15534
Period (Months): 12
Variable Distance Period: yes
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