2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE Owners Manual

App roa ch/depa rt ure angle
All vehicles (excep t vehicles wit h AMG body-
styling)
C D
Steel-sprung vehi-
cles 26 ° 26 °
Vehicles wit h
theAIRMATICpack-
age
Normal level 23 ° 24 °
Raised level 29 ° 28 °
Vehicles wit h th e
Off-Road Engineer -
ing package
Normal level 23 ° 24 °
Off-road level 1 26 ° 26 °
Off-road level 2 29 ° 28 °
Off-road level 3 30 ° 29 °
Mercedes-AMG
vehicles
Normal level (in sport
mod e wit h AM G
adaptive sport sus-
pension system acti-
vated) 21 ° 24 °
Raised level 23 ° 24 ° Vehicles wit h AMG bodystylin g
C D
Steel-sprung vehi-
cles 23 ° 26 °
Vehicles wit h
theAIRMATICpack-
age
Normal level 22 ° 24 °
Raised level 26 ° 28 °
Vehicles wit h th e
Off-Road Engineer -
ing package
Normal level 22 ° 24 °
Off-road level 1 24 ° 26 °
Off-road level 2 26 ° 28 °
Off-road level 3 28 ° 29 °
Fo r further information about approach/depar -
tur e angles, see ( Y
page 165).
Maximum gradient-cli mb ing capabil-
ity Not e that th e vehicle's gradient-climbin g capa-
bilit y depend s on th e off-road condition s and th e
road surfac e conditions.
Vehicles wit h th e Off-Road Engineering
package: th e maximum gradien t climbin g abil-
it y is 10 0 % when th e LOW RANGE off-road gear
is selected.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: th e maximum gradi-
en t climbin g abilit y is 80 %.
Vehicles withou t th e Off-Road Engineering
package: th e maximum gradien t climbin g abil-
it y is 80 %.
GLE 550 e 4MATIC: th e maximum gradien t
climbin g abilit y is 50 %.
Accelerate carefully and mak e sur e that th e
wheels do no t spin when drivin g on steep ter-
rain .
i If th e load on th e fron t axl e is reduce d when
pullin g away on a steep uphil l slope, th e fron t
wheels hav e a tendency to spin . 4ETS recog-
nizes this and brakes th e wheels accordingly.Vehicle data for off-road driving 383
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The rear wheel torque is increased, making it
easier to drive off.
For further information about the maximum gra-
dient climbing ability, see ( Y
page 165).
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.
C
Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitchD
Rear axle center line
Trailer loads
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a
minimum gradient-climbing capability
of 12% from a standstill)
Missing values were not available at the time of
going to print.
GLE 350
6615 lbs (3000 kg)
GLE 350 4MATIC
7200 lbs (3265 kg)
GLE 400 4MATIC
7200 lbs (3265 kg)
GLE 550 4MATIC
7200 lbs (3265 kg) Mercedes-AMG
GLE 43
4MATIC
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 4MATI
C 7198 lbs (3265 kg)
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 S 4MA
TIC 7198 lbs (3265 kg)
GLE 350 d 4MATIC
7200 lbs (3265 kg)
GLE 550 e 4MATIC
4410 lbs (2000 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the
drawbar noseweight is not included in
the trailer load) Missing values were not available at the time of
going to print.
GLE 350
530 lbs (240 kg)
GLE 350 4MATIC
575 lbs (261 kg)
GLE 400 4MATIC
575 lbs (261 kg)
GLE 550 4MATIC
575 lbs (261 kg)
Mercedes-AMG
GLE 43
4MATIC
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 4MATI
C 575 lbs (261 kg)
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 S 4MA
TIC 575 lbs (261 kg)
GLE 350 d 4MATIC
575 lbs (261 kg)
GLE 550 e 4MATIC
355 lbs (160 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 nose-
weight is the maximum weight with which the
trailer drawbar can be loaded. Limit for
Mercedes-Benz-approved trailer couplings.384
Trailer tow hitch
Technical data

Gross rear axle weight rating when tow-
ing a trailer Missing values were not available at the time of
going to print.
GLE 350
3527 lbs (1600 kg)
GLE 350 4MATIC
3527 lbs (1600 kg)
GLE 400 4MATIC
3527 lbs (1600 kg)
GLE 550 4MATIC
3527 lbs (1600 kg)
Mercedes-AMG
GLE 43
4MATIC
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 4MATI
C 3858 lbs (1750 kg)
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 S 4MA
TIC 3858 lbs (1750 kg)
GLE 350 d 4MATIC
3638 lbs (1650 kg)
GLE 550 e 4MATIC
3704 lbs (1680 kg)
Ball position of the ball coupling
When choosing a ball coupling, the dimensions
stated in the illustration must not be exceeded. Trailer tow hitch 385
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