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Mercedes-Benz M-Class / GLE W166 (ML / GLE) (2011–2019): specs

Mercedes-Benz M-Class / GLE W166 (ML / GLE) (2011–2019) photo
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The Mercedes-Benz M-Class / GLE W166 (ML / GLE) is a crossover SUV produced from 2011 to 2019. It is the 3rd of 4 generations of the M-Class / GLE in our catalog.

Engines: 3.5 V6 (ML350 / GLE400) (M276), 249 hp. Transmission: automatic; all-wheel drive. Length 4,804 mm, wheelbase 2,915 mm, fuel tank 93 L.

Facelift: 2015. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.

Specifications

Production years2011–2019
Bodycrossover SUV
Engine3.5 V6 (ML350 / GLE400)
Engine codeM276
Displacement3.5 L
Fuelpetrol
Power249 hp
Torque340 Nm
Transmissionautomatic, 7-speed
Gearbox model7G-Tronic, from 2015 — 9G-Tronic
Driveall-wheel drive
Length4,804 mm
Width1,926 mm
Height1,796 mm
Wheelbase2,915 mm
Fuel tank93 L

Vehicle tax in Kazakhstan

EngineUnder 10 years10–20 years (×0.7)
3.5 V6 (ML350 / GLE400)≈ 68,375 ₸≈ 47,862 ₸

Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →

Renamed GLE from 2015

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Powerful versions: up to 249 hp
  • All-wheel-drive versions available
  • Conventional automatic, no robotized gearbox or CVT
  • Large tank: 93 L

Cons

  • Engine Mercedes M254/M256/M276/M278/M176: complex engines, expensive to repair
  • Gearbox Mercedes 7G-Tronic (722.9): control board failure (speed sensors)

Common problems and what to check

Engine: Mercedes M254/M256/M276/M278/M176

  • engines are complex and expensive to repair; oil leaks and chain issues occur on M276/M278 at high mileage

What to check when buying: dealer service history; chain noise.

Tip: Service with specialists, oil MB 229.5 or higher.

Gearbox: Mercedes 7G-Tronic (722.9)

  • control board failure (speed sensors)
  • valve body wear

What to check when buying: limp mode, sensor error codes.

Tip: Oil every 60k km.

Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.

Tyre and wheel sizes

Factory sizes: tyres 255/55R18, 255/50R19, 265/45R20, 265/40R21; bolt pattern 5x112. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →

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FAQ

What engine does the Mercedes-Benz M-Class / GLE W166 (ML / GLE) have?

3.5 V6 (ML350 / GLE400), code M276, 249 hp, 340 Nm.

What transmission does it have?

automatic (7G-Tronic, from 2015 — 9G-Tronic).

What are the ground clearance and fuel tank size?

Fuel tank 93 l.

How much is the vehicle tax on the Mercedes-Benz M-Class / GLE W166 (ML / GLE) in Kazakhstan?

For 2026, about 68,375 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.

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