2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-Class technical data

maximum permissible load have no influence on
fording capability.
Missing values were not available at the time of
going to print.
Fordingdepth
Steel-sprung vehicles20 in
(50 cm)
Vehicles with the AIRMATIC
package
Raised level20 in
(50 cm)
Vehicles with the Off-Road
Engineering package
Off-road level 120 in
(50 cm)
Off-road level 220 in
(50 cm)
Off-road level 323.6 in
(60 cm)
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Raised level20 in
(50 cm)
For more information about off-road fording, see
(Ypage 185).
Approach/departure angle
All vehicles (except vehicles with AMG body-
styling)
:;
Steel-sprung vehi-
cles26°26°
Vehicles with the
AIRMATIC package
Normal level23°24°
Raised level29°28°
Vehicles with the
Off-Road Engineer-
ing package
Normal level23°24°
Off-road level 126°26°
Off-road level 229°28°
Off-road level 330°29°
Mercedes-AMG
vehicles
Normal level (in sport
mode with AMG
adaptive sport sus-
pension system acti-
vated)21°24°
Raised level23°24°
Vehicles with AMG bodystyling
:;
Steel-sprung vehi-
cles23°26°
Vehicles with the
AIRMATIC package
Normal level22°24°
Raised level26°28°
Vehicles with the
Off-Road Engineer-
ing package
Normal level22°24°
Off-road level 124°26°
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Off-road level 226°28°
Off-road level 328°29°
For further information about approach/depar-
ture angles, see (Ypage 190).
Maximum gradient-climbing capabil-
ity
Note that the vehicle's gradient-climbing capa-
bility depends on the off-road conditions and theroad surface conditions.
Vehicles with the Off-Road Engineering
package: the maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity is 100 % when the LOW RANGE off-road gear
is selected.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the maximum gradi-
ent climbing ability is 80 %.
Vehicles without the Off-Road Engineering
package: the maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity is 80 %.
GLE 550 e 4MATIC: the maximum gradient
climbing ability is 50 %.
Accelerate carefully and make sure that the
wheels do not spin when driving on steep ter-
rain.
iIf the load on the front axle is reduced when
pulling away on a steep uphill slope, the front
wheels have a tendency to spin. 4ETS recog-
nizes this and brakes the wheels accordingly. The rear wheel torque is increased, making it
easier to drive off.
For further information about the maximum gra-
dient climbing ability, see (
Ypage 190).
Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
!
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system and drive train
may be necessary, depending on the vehicle
type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chassis
frame.
:Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
;Rear axle center line
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Trailer loads
Trailer loads, trailer drawbar noseweights and axle loads
Missing values for the model GLE 450 Sport AMG 4MATIC were not available at the time of going to
print.
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill)
GLE 250 d 4MATIC7198 lbs (3265 kg)
GLE 3506614 lbs (3000 kg)
GLE 350 4MATIC7198 lbs (3265 kg)
GLE 400 4MATIC7198 lbs (3265 kg)
GLE 550 4MATIC7198 lbs (3265 kg)
GLE 450 Sport AMG 4MATIC
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC7198 lbs (3265 kg)
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC7198 lbs (3265 kg)
GLE 350 d 4MATIC7198 lbs (3265 kg)
GLE 550 e 4MATIC4409 lbs (2000 kg)
Maximumdrawbar noseweight (the drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load)
GLE 250 d 4MATIC575 lbs (261kg )
GL E 350529 lbs (240kg )
GL E 350 4MATIC575 lbs (261kg )
GL E 400 4MATIC575 lbs (261kg )
GL E 550 4MATIC575 lbs (261kg )
GL E 450 Sport AMG 4MATIC
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC575 lbs (261kg )
Merc edes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC575 lbs (261kg )
GL E 350 d 4MATIC575 lbs (261kg )
GL E 550 e 4MATIC353 lbs (160kg )
Permissibl ere ar axle load when towing a trailer
GLE 250 d 4MATIC3638 lbs (1650 kg)
GLE 3503527 lbs (1600 kg)
GLE 350 4MATIC3527 lbs (1600 kg)
GLE 400 4MATIC3527 lbs (1600 kg)
GLE 550 4MATIC3527 lbs (1600 kg)
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GLE 450 Sport AMG 4MATIC
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC3858 lbs (1750 kg)
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC3858 lbs (1750 kg)
GLE 350 d 4MATIC3638 lbs (1650 kg)
GLE 550 e 4MATIC3704 lbs (1680 kg)
The actual noseweight may not be higher than the value which is given. The value can be found on
the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification plates. The lowest weight applies.
The maximum permissible trailer drawbar noseweight is the maximum weight with which the trailer
drawbar can be loaded. Limit for Mercedes-Benz-approved trailer couplings.
Ball position of the ball coupling
When choosing a ball coupling, the dimensions stated in the illustration must not be exceeded.
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