Verdict
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Luxury SUV · Germany · 1998-present
Mercedes-Benz GLE
Mercedes's mid-size luxury SUV. Was M-Class through 2015. AMG GLE 63 is the halo.
Years
1998-present
Generations
1
Segment
Luxury SUV
Sold here since 1998 — first as the M-Class (W163, W164, W166), renamed GLE for the W167 generation in 2019. Current generation: W167 (2019-present). AMG GLE 53 (4.0 biturbo V8 + hybrid, 603bhp) and GLE 63 S E-Performance (4.0 biturbo V8 + hybrid, 805bhp combined) are the halos. Three rows in larger trim levels.
Generations
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2019-present
W167
Volume Mercedes mid-size SUV. Mild-hybrid I6 is the smart pick.
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Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2019-present · W167
- Some early MBUX freezes
- M256 oil seal leaks (long-term watch)
- Air suspension wear
Rivals
BMW X5 · Audi Q7 · Cadillac Escalade · Lexus RX · Genesis GV80