2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Fair Market Price	$13,758	$14,874	$15,034	$17,462	$18,570
Fuel Economy	City 18/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG	City 17/Hwy 22/Comb 19 MPG	City 22/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG	City 18/Hwy 22/Comb 20 MPG	Comb 21 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Diesel	Gas	Hybrid
Horsepower	302 @ 5500 RPM	302 @ 5500 RPM	201 @ 5500 RPM	329 @ 5500 RPM	436 @ 5500 RPM
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Cargo Volume	80.30 cu ft	80.30 cu ft	80.30 cu ft	80.30 cu ft	80.30 cu ft
Dimensions	189.1" L x 84.3" W x 70.7" H	189.1" L x 84.3" W x 70.7" H	189.1" L x 84.3" W x 70.7" H	189.1" L x 84.3" W x 70.7" H	189.7" L x 84.3" W x 70.7" H
Engine	V6, 3.5 Liter	V6, 3.5 Liter	4-Cyl, Trbo Dsl, 2.1L	V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter	V6, Hybrid, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter
Configurations	V	V	Inline	V	V
Towing Capacity	6,615 lbs	7,200 lbs	7,200 lbs	7,200 lbs	7,200 lbs

Blind-Spot Alert	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Collision Warning System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Driver Attention Assist Monitor	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Surround View Camera	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional

Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Engine Start	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Navigation System	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Voice Recognition System	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Real-Time Traffic Information	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Hands Free Phone	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Premium Radio	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Streaming Audio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Satellite Radio	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard

Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Streaming Audio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Steering Wheel	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Integrated Garage Door Opener	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Torque	273 @ 5500 RPM	273 @ 5500 RPM	369 @ 5500 RPM	354 @ 5500 RPM	479 @ 5500 RPM
0 to 60	7.5 seconds	7.5 seconds	8.9 seconds	6 seconds	5.3 seconds
Top Speed	130 mph	130 mph	130 mph	130 mph	152 mph
Estimated Electric Range	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	12 miles

Third Row Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Folding Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Dual Power Front Seats	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Driver's Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Folding Third Row Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Adaptive Headlights	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Alloy Wheels	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Panorama Moon Roof	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Power Liftgate/Trunk Release	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Privacy Glass	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Roof Rails	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alarm System

Standard

Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Recommended Fuel	Premium	Premium	Diesel	Premium	Premium
Stability Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

Curb Weight	4652 pounds	4751 pounds	4993 pounds	4927 pounds	5456 pounds
Fuel Capacity	24.6 gallons	24.6 gallons	24.6 gallons	24.6 gallons	21.1 gallons
Front Head Room	40.4 inches	40.4 inches	40.4 inches	40.4 inches	40.4 inches
Front Leg Room	40.3 inches	40.3 inches	40.3 inches	40.3 inches	40.3 inches
Overall Length	189.1 inches	189.1 inches	189.1 inches	189.1 inches	189.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room	58.5 inches	58.5 inches	58.5 inches	58.5 inches	58.5 inches
Turning Diameter	38.7 feet	38.7 feet	38.7 feet	38.7 feet	Not Available
Wheel Base	114.8 inches	114.8 inches	114.8 inches	114.8 inches	114.8 inches
Width with mirrors	84.3 inches	84.3 inches	84.3 inches	84.3 inches	84.3 inches

FAQs

Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE a powerful car?

It depends on your definition of powerful. The 2016 GLE ranges in power from the GLE 300d 4MATIC Sport Utility 4D with 201 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 8.9 seconds to the GLE 550e 4MATIC Plug-In Hybrid Sport Utility 4D with 436 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 5.3 seconds.

How fast is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

The 2016 GLE ranges in power from the GLE 300d 4MATIC Sport Utility 4D with 201 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 8.9 seconds to the GLE 550e 4MATIC Plug-In Hybrid Sport Utility 4D with 436 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 5.3 seconds.

What are the levels of Mercedes-Benz GLEs?

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE comes in 5 different trims, ranging from the GLE 350 Sport Utility 4D with a base MSRP of $13,758.00 to the GLE 550e 4MATIC Plug-In Hybrid Sport Utility 4D with a base MSRP of $18,570.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2016 GLE specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE specs page.

What features does the Mercedes-Benz GLE 2016 have?

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE features include AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and Child Door Locks.