Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vehicles

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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Specifications

Compare important 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.

Trims	Base GLE350 4dr 4x2 Sport Utility, Engine: 3.5L V-6	Base GLE300d 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: 2.1L I-4	Base GLE350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: 3.5L V-6	Base GLE400 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility, Engine: 3.0L V-6	Base GLE550e 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility, Engine: 3.0L V-6
Exterior length	189.1	189.1	189.1	189.1	189.7
Exterior body width	75.8	75.8	75.8	75.8	75.8
Exterior height	70.7	70.7	70.7	70.7	70.7
Horsepower	302 hp	201 hp	302 hp	329 hp	329 hp
Torque	273 lb-ft.	369 lb-ft.	273 lb-ft.	354 lb-ft.	354 lb-ft.
Curb weight	4652	4742	4751	4698	5456
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)	6173	N/A	6283	N/A	N/A
Wheelbase	114.8	114.8	114.8	114.8	114.8
Turning radius	19.4 ''	19.4 ''	19.4 ''	19.4 ''	19.4 ''
Front legroom	40.3	40.3	40.3	40.3	40.3
Rear legroom	38.4	38.4	38.4	38.4	38.4
Front headroom	40	40	40	40	40
Rear headroom	39	39	39	39	39
Front shoulder room	59	59	59	59	59
Rear shoulder room	58	58	58	58	58
Fuel tank	24.6 gal.	24.6 gal.	24.6 gal.	24.6 gal.	21.1 gal.
Payload	1,631 lbs.	N/A	1,532 lbs.	N/A	N/A

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Interior Features

One of the most notable features of the GLE-Class, however, is its roomy interior. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.

Trims	Base GLE350 4dr 4x2 Sport Utility, Engine: 3.5L V-6	Base GLE300d 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: 2.1L I-4	Base GLE350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: 3.5L V-6	Base GLE400 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility, Engine: 3.0L V-6	Base GLE550e 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility, Engine: 3.0L V-6
Air conditioning, front	dual zone automatic	dual zone automatic	dual zone automatic	dual zone automatic	dual zone automatic
Air filter	std	std	std	std	std
Underseat ducts	std	std	std	std	std
Cargo concealed storage	std	std	std	std	std
Cargo tie downs	std	std	std	std	std
Clock	analog	analog	analog	analog	analog
Compass	std	std	std	std	std
Cruise control	std	std	std	std	std
Cupholders	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear
Gear shift knob trim	urethane	urethane	urethane	urethane	urethane
12V DC power outlet	4	4	4	4	4
Floor console	full	full	full	full	full
Floor mats	carpeted front and rear	carpeted front and rear	carpeted front and rear	carpeted front and rear	carpeted front and rear
Front windows	power	power	power	power	power
Rear windows	power	power	power	power	power
1-touch window up	front and rear	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	front and rear
Programmable garage door opener	std	std	std	std	std
Instrumentation	analog	analog	analog	analog	analog
Tachometer	std	std	std	std	std
Trip computer	std	std	std	std	std
Water temp gauge	std	std	std	std	std
Low fuel warning	std	std	std	std	std
Service interval warning	std	std	std	std	std
Exterior temperature display	std	std	std	std	std
Illuminated vanity mirrors	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	driver and passenger
Rear window defogger	std	std	std	std	std
Rear view mirror	auto-dimming day-night	auto-dimming day-night	auto-dimming day-night	auto-dimming day-night	auto-dimming day-night
Remote trunk release	power	power	power	power	power
Retained accessory power	std	std	std	std	std
Seatback storage pockets	2	2	2	2	2
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column	std	std	std	std	std
Steering wheel material	leather	leather	leather	leather	leather
Cargo net	N/A	N/A	N/A	std	std
Ashtray	std	std	std	std	std
Air conditioning, rear	with separate controls	with separate controls	with separate controls	with separate controls	with separate controls
Adaptive cruise control	opt	opt	opt	opt	opt
Lighter elements	front	front	front	front	front
Auxiliary visors	dual	dual	dual	dual	dual

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Exterior Features

Would you like to grasp the idea which 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.

Trims	Base GLE350 4dr 4x2 Sport Utility, Engine: 3.5L V-6	Base GLE300d 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: 2.1L I-4	Base GLE350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: 3.5L V-6	Base GLE400 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility, Engine: 3.0L V-6	Base GLE550e 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility, Engine: 3.0L V-6
Antenna	window grid	window grid	window grid	window grid	window grid
Body material	fully galvanized steel	fully galvanized steel	fully galvanized steel	fully galvanized steel	fully galvanized steel
Paint	clearcoat monotone	clearcoat monotone	clearcoat monotone	clearcoat monotone	clearcoat monotone
Grille trim	chrome	chrome	chrome	chrome	chrome
Fog/driving lights	rear	rear	rear	rear	rear
Door count	4 doors	4 doors	4 doors	4 doors	4 doors
Rear cargo door	power liftgate	power liftgate	power liftgate	power liftgate	power liftgate
Tinted windows	deep	deep	deep	deep	deep
Rear window type	fixed	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	power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger
Heated door mirrors	std	std	std	std	std
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	1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Spoiler	lip	lip	lip	lip	lip
Wheels	19 silver aluminum	18 silver aluminum	19 silver aluminum	20 machined w/painted accents AMG aluminum	19 silver AMG aluminum
Spare tire and wheel	compact steel	N/A	compact steel	compact steel	compact steel
Rear window wipers	fixed interval	fixed interval	fixed interval	fixed interval	fixed interval
Running boards	illuminated	illuminated	illuminated	illuminated	illuminated
Mirrors, auto dimming	driver	driver	driver	driver	driver
Roof rails	std	std	std	std	std
Rear step bumper	std	std	std	std	std
2nd row sunroof	fixed glass with power sunshade	fixed glass with power sunshade	fixed glass with power sunshade	fixed glass with power sunshade	fixed glass with power sunshade

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Seats

The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.

Trims	Base GLE350 4dr 4x2 Sport Utility, Engine: 3.5L V-6	Base GLE300d 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: 2.1L I-4	Base GLE350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: 3.5L V-6	Base GLE400 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility, Engine: 3.0L V-6	Base GLE550e 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility, Engine: 3.0L V-6
Front seat type	bucket	bucket	bucket	bucket	bucket
Standard seating	5	5	5	5	5
Front driver seat direction controls	8-way power	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	8-way power
Lumbar support	driver	driver	driver	driver	driver
Front armrests	center	center	center	center	center
Front head restraints	adjustable w/tilt	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	driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Memory	driver	driver	driver	driver	driver
Rear seats	60-40 split-bench	60-40 split-bench	60-40 split-bench	60-40 split-bench	60-40 split-bench
Rear armrest	std	std	std	std	with pass-thru
Rear head restraints	3 - w/tilt	3 - w/tilt	3 - w/tilt	3 - w/tilt	3 - w/tilt
Seat trim	MB-Tex leatherette	MB-Tex leatherette	MB-Tex leatherette	leather	leather
Heated rear seats	opt	opt	opt	opt	opt
Cooled front seats	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	driver and passenger

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Entertainment System

Some 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.

Trims	Base GLE350 4dr 4x2 Sport Utility, Engine: 3.5L V-6	Base GLE300d 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: 2.1L I-4	Base GLE350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: 3.5L V-6	Base GLE400 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility, Engine: 3.0L V-6	Base GLE550e 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility, Engine: 3.0L V-6
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	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	in-dash mounted single
MP3 capability	std	std	std	std	std
Auxiliary input jack	std	std	std	std	std
DVD-Audio	std	std	std	std	std
Steering wheel audio controls	std	std	std	std	std
Voice recognition	std	std	std	std	std
Speakers	8	8	8	14 harman/kardon	14 harman/kardon
Amplifier	1200W premium	1200W premium	1200W premium	std	std
Speed-Sensitive Volume	std	std	std	std	std
Navigation system	COMAND APS with voice activation	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	1
Bluetooth Compatibility	std	std	std	std	std
Entertainment system	with DVD and digital media	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	2

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Safety and Security Features

Each 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.

Trims	Base GLE350 4dr 4x2 Sport Utility, Engine: 3.5L V-6	Base GLE300d 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: 2.1L I-4	Base GLE350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: 3.5L V-6	Base GLE400 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility, Engine: 3.0L V-6	Base GLE550e 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility, Engine: 3.0L V-6
Airbags, frontal	driver and front passenger	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	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	curtain 1st and 2nd row
Occupancy sensor	std	std	std	std	std
Traction control	ABS and driveline	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	front and rear
Headlights	halogen	halogen	halogen	halogen	halogen
Exterior light control	fully automatic	fully automatic	fully automatic	fully automatic	fully automatic
Delay-off headlamps	std	std	std	std	std
Daytime running lights	std	std	std	std	std
Door curb lights	4	4	4	4	4
Illuminated entry	std	std	std	std	std
Remote keyless entry	keyfob (all doors)	keyfob (all doors)	keyfob (all doors)	keyfob (all doors)	keyfob (all doors)
Keyless access system	std	std	std	std	std
Panic alarm	std	std	std	std	std
Door locks	power with 2 stage unlock	power with 2 stage unlock	power with 2 stage unlock	power with 2 stage unlock	power with 2 stage unlock
Content theft deterrent alarm system	std	std	std	std	std
Ignition disable	std	std	std	std	std
Theft deterrent radio	std	std	std	std	std
Low tire pressure warning	std	std	std	std	std
Parking assist	PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist	PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist	PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist	PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist	PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist
First aid kit	std	std	std	std	std
Airbags, knee protection	driver	driver	driver	driver	driver
Lane departure warning	Active Lane Keeping Assist	Active Lane Keeping Assist	Active Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist
Blind spot sensor	opt	opt	opt	std	std
In-Vehicle Assistance Service	mbrace2	mbrace2	mbrace2	mbrace2	mbrace2
Stolen vehicle tracking	std	std	std	std	std
Cornering lights	opt	opt	opt	opt	opt
Directionally adaptive headlights	opt	opt	opt	opt	opt

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Mechanical Features

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.

Trims	Base GLE350 4dr 4x2 Sport Utility, Engine: 3.5L V-6	Base GLE300d 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: 2.1L I-4	Base GLE350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: 3.5L V-6	Base GLE400 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility, Engine: 3.0L V-6	Base GLE550e 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility, Engine: 3.0L V-6
Engine	3.5L V-6	2.1L I-4	3.5L V-6	3.0L V-6	3.0L V-6
Recommended fuel	premium unleaded	diesel	premium unleaded	premium unleaded	premium unleaded
Brakes	4-wheel disc	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	4-wheel
Brake assist	std	std	std	std	std
Drive type	rear-wheel	all-wheel drive	all-wheel drive	all-wheel drive	all-wheel drive
Exhaust	stainless steel	stainless steel	stainless steel	stainless steel	stainless steel
Steering	rack and pinion	rack and pinion	rack and pinion	rack and pinion	rack and pinion
Suspension tuning	regular	regular	regular	regular	regular
Front suspension type	double wishbone	double wishbone	double wishbone	double wishbone	double wishbone
Front anti-roll bar	std	std	std	std	std
Front shocks	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized
Front springs	coil	coil	coil	coil	coil
Rear suspension type	multi-link	multi-link	multi-link	multi-link	multi-link
Rear anti-roll bar	std	std	std	std	std
Rear shocks	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized	gas-pressurized
Rear springs	coil	coil	coil	coil	coil
Electronic stability system	Crosswind Assist	Crosswind Assist	Crosswind Assist	Crosswind Assist	Crosswind Assist
Sequential shift control	std	std	std	std	std
Transmission	7-spd auto w/OD	7-spd auto w/OD	7-spd auto w/OD	9-spd auto w/OD	7-spd auto w/OD
Axle ratio	3.90	3.45	3.90	3.27	3.27
Turbocharger	N/A	twin turbo	N/A	twin turbo	twin turbo
Ride control	DYNAMIC SELECT	Agility Control	DYNAMIC SELECT	DYNAMIC SELECT	DYNAMIC SELECT
Adaptive suspension	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	opt
4WD shift	N/A	N/A	N/A	electronic	N/A
Height adjustable suspension	automatic w/driver control	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	4-corner

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Other Specs

In general, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.

Trims	Base GLE350 4dr 4x2 Sport Utility, Engine: 3.5L V-6	Base GLE300d 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: 2.1L I-4	Base GLE350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: 3.5L V-6	Base GLE400 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility, Engine: 3.0L V-6	Base GLE550e 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sport Utility, Engine: 3.0L V-6
Luggage capacity	38.2 cu.ft.	38.2 cu.ft.	38.2 cu.ft.	38.2 cu.ft.	44.5 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity	80.3 cu.ft.	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	3.0 liters
Base engine type	V-6	I-4	V-6	V-6	V-6
Horsepower rpm	6,500	3,800	6,500	5,250	5,250
Torque rpm	3,500	1,600	3,500	1,600	1,600
EPA mileage estimates	18 City / 24 Hwy	22 City / 29 Hwy	17 City / 22 Hwy	18 City / 22 Hwy	18 City / 22 Hwy
Lighting - glovebox	std	std	std	std	std
Lighting - map lights	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear	front and rear
Lighting - dome light	fade	fade	fade	fade	fade
Lighting - cargo light	std	std	std	std	std
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	driver and passenger	driver and passenger
Height adjustable safety belts	front	front	front	front	front
Engine - valvetrain	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)	48/50,000	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	48/50,000
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles)	48/50,000	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	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	P255/50WR19.0 BSW AS
Windshield wipers - front	fixed interval	fixed interval	fixed interval	fixed interval	fixed interval
Windshield wipers - rain sensing	std	std	std	std	std
Maximum towing capacity	6,600 lbs.	6,600 lbs.	7,200 lbs.	7,200 lbs.	4,410 lbs.

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Wheel Offset	30 - 54 mm
Lug Nut Size	M14 x 1.5
Hub Bore Size	66.6 mm