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Mercedes-Benz GLE 350d 4MATIC
Mandai score
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 8,800,000
Years
2015-2023
Fuel
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Doors
5
Most popular trim
GLE 350d 4MATIC AMG Line / Night Edition
Dealer listings
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
14.7 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 1367 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,549 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,494 for 1,000 km · diesel
Dimensions
Length
4,819 mm (W166) / 4,924 mm (V167)
Width
1,935 mm (W166) / 1,947 mm (V167)
Height
1,796 mm (W166) / 1,772 mm (V167)
Wheelbase
2,915 mm (W166) / 2,995 mm (V167)
Ground clearance
202 mm (up to 285 mm with AIRMATIC)
Boot space
690 L (W166) / 630 L (V167, 2,055 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,175 kg (W166) / 2,235 kg (V167)
Seats
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel (W166 OM642) / 2.9L Inline-6 Turbo Diesel (V167 OM656)
Power
258 hp (W166) / 272 hp (V167 GLE 350d) / 330 hp (V167 GLE 400d)
Torque
620 Nm @ 1,600 rpm (W166) / 600 Nm @ 1,200 rpm (V167) / 700 Nm (GLE 400d)
Drivetrain
4MATIC All-Wheel Drive with Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
0–100 km/h
7.1 sec (W166) / 6.6 sec (V167)
Top speed
225 km/h – 240 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.5 – 15.6 km/L (W166 3.0L V6) / 13.8 – 14.7 km/L (V167 2.9L I6)
City
11.8 – 12.5 km/L (W166 3.0L V6) / 11.2 – 12.0 km/L (V167 2.9L I6)
Highway
16.5 – 17.8 km/L (W166 3.0L V6) / 15.8 – 16.8 km/L (V167 2.9L I6)
Tank size
93 L
CO₂ emissions
179 g/km (W166) / 184 g/km (V167)
At a glance
Model
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350d 4MATIC (W166 & V167 Series)
Production years
2015–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive 5 or 7-Seater SUV
Seating capacity
5 (W166) / 5 or 7 (V167)
Fuel types
Clean Turbo Diesel
Engine sizes
2,987 cc (W166 V6) / 2,925 cc (V167 Inline-6)
Transmission
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent / Variable All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
202 mm (up to 285 mm with AIRMATIC on V167)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Massive 600–620 Nm low-end diesel torque: Effortless high-speed overtaking on the Nairobi–Mombasa or Eldoret highway.
- AIRMATIC air suspension & 4MATIC AWD: Glides over speed bumps and unpaved roads while offering up to 285 mm ground clearance.
- MBUX widescreen dual displays (V167): Twin 12.3-inch glass cockpits with Augmented Reality navigation and voice control.
- Substantial 3,500 kg towing capacity: Easily hauls trailers, boats, or safari equipment.
What’s not so good
- 35% KRA luxury excise duty rate: Engine displacement (>2,500 cc) incurs higher customs taxes.
- AdBlue DEF system maintenance: Requires periodic replenishment of diesel exhaust fluid to avoid engine lockouts.
- AIRMATIC air strut replacement costs: Requires specialized diagnostic tools and genuine Mercedes air bellows upon wear.