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