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Approach/depa rture angle
All vehicles (excep tvehicles wit hAMG body-
styling)
:;
Steel-sprung vehi-
cles26 °26°
Vehicles wit h
theAIRMATICpack-
age
Normal level23 °24°
Raised level29°28°
Vehicles wit hth e
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
mod ewit hAM G
adaptive sport sus-
pension system acti-
vated)21 °24°
Raised level23°24°
Vehicles wit hAMG bodystylin g
:;
Steel-sprung vehi-
cles23°26°
Vehicles wit h
theAIRMATICpack-
age
Normal level22 °24°
Raised level26°28°
Vehicles wit hth e
Off-Road Engineer -
ing package
Normal level22 °24°
Off-road level 124°26°
Off-road level 226°28°
Off-road level 328°29°
Forfurther information about approach/depar -
tur eangles, see (Ypage 165).
Maximum gradient-cli mbing capabil-
ity
Not ethat th evehicle's gradient-climbin gcapa-
bilit ydepend son th eoff-road condition sand th e
road surfac econditions.
Vehicles wit hth eOff-Road Engineering
package: themaximum gradien tclimbin gabil-
it y is 10 0 %when th eLOW RANGE off-road gear
is selected.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: themaximum gradi-
en tclimbin gabilit yis 80 %.
Vehicles withou tth eOff-Road Engineering
package: themaximum gradien tclimbin gabil-
it y is 80 %.
GLE 550 e4MATIC: themaximum gradien t
climbin gabilit yis 50 %.
Accelerate carefully and mak esur ethat th e
wheels do no tspin when drivin gon steep ter-
rain .
iIf th eload on th efron taxl eis reduce dwhen
pullin gaway on asteep uphil lslope, th efron t
wheels hav e atendency to spin .4ETS recog-
nizes this and brakes th ewheels accordingly.
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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 (
Ypage 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.
:Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
;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 3506615 lbs (3000 kg)
GLE 350 4MATIC7200 lbs (3265 kg)
GLE 400 4MATIC7200 lbs (3265 kg)
GLE 550 4MATIC7200 lbs (3265 kg)
Mercedes-AMG
GLE 43
4MATIC
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 4MATI
C7198 lbs (3265 kg)
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 S 4MA
TIC7198 lbs (3265 kg)
GLE 350 d 4MATIC7200 lbs (3265 kg)
GLE 550 e 4MATIC4410 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 350530 lbs (240 kg)
GLE 350 4MATIC575 lbs (261 kg)
GLE 400 4MATIC575 lbs (261 kg)
GLE 550 4MATIC575 lbs (261 kg)
Mercedes-AMG
GLE 43
4MATIC
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 4MATI
C575 lbs (261 kg)
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 S 4MA
TIC575 lbs (261 kg)
GLE 350 d 4MATIC575 lbs (261 kg)
GLE 550 e 4MATIC355 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.
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Gross rear axle weight rating when tow-
ing a trailer
Missing values were not available at the time of
going to print.
GLE 3503527 lbs (1600 kg)
GLE 350 4MATIC3527 lbs (1600 kg)
GLE 400 4MATIC3527 lbs (1600 kg)
GLE 550 4MATIC3527 lbs (1600 kg)
Mercedes-AMG
GLE 43
4MATIC
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 4MATI
C3858 lbs (1750 kg)
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 S 4MA
TIC3858 lbs (1750 kg)
GLE 350 d 4MATIC3638 lbs (1650 kg)
GLE 550 e 4MATIC3704 lbs (1680 kg)
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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