The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE is certified across 11 configurations with 3L Turbo-Diesel Engine, 2.1L Turbo-Diesel Engine, 3L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain, 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine, 3L 6-Cylinder Engine, 5.5L 8-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic 9-spd or Automatic 7-spd. EPA classified under the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD size category.
Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation
| Configuration / Model | Engine & Displacement | Cylinders | Induction / Tech | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE350 d 4matic Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3L Turbo-Diesel Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel |
| GLE300 d 4matic Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.1L Turbo-Diesel Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel |
| GLE550e 4matic Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain | 6 | Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity |
| GLE350 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| GLE450 AMG Coupe Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| GLE400 4matic Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| GLE350 4matic Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| GLE350 4matic Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium or E85 |
| AMG GLE63 S Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 5.5L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG GLE63 S Coupe Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 5.5L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG GLE63 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 5.5L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe SUV 4WD, 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid SUV 4WD, 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid SUV RWD, 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe SUV RWD
Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.
Cross-reference fuel economy, safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall notices
Vehicle summary, key performance indicators, and primary reliability metrics.
EPA certified city/highway fuel economy, electric battery range, and annual fuel costs.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash tests, rollover risk, and active driver assistance.
NHTSA consumer defect complaint filings by affected vehicle component.
Official safety recall notices, defect descriptions, and free dealer remedies.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE is certified with 3L and 2.1L and 3.5L and 5.5L 6-Cylinder / 4-Cylinder / 8-Cylinder engine options across factory configurations.
Certified specifications reflect official EPA emissions and fuel economy filings under 40 CFR Part 600.
Yes. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE is available with 4-Wheel Drive and Rear-Wheel Drive configurations depending on trim package.
Drivetrain layout affects vehicle curb weight, traction capabilities, and EPA-certified fuel economy ratings.
Factory certification records list Automatic 9-spd or Automatic 7-spd transmission architectures for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Transmission specifications represent factory certified equipment tested for emissions and fuel economy compliance.
Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries under 40 CFR Part 600.
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