Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift is the quicker, newer-feeling choice on paper: 248 hp, 6.1 seconds to 100 km/h, a 31.0 kWh plug-in hybrid battery and 114 km of EV range. The Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 Facelift still has the useful numbers for long-distance SUV work, with 500 Nm, a 690-litre boot and a 93-litre tank. For a Malaysian buyer, the RM39,508 gap mainly buys electrification, a longer 2,995 mm wheelbase and a four-year warranty, not more luggage room.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 Facelift if you want the bigger 690-litre boot, diesel torque and the lower asking price.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift if you want plug-in hybrid running, 114 km of EV range and much stronger acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 Facelift RM459,380; Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift RM498,888
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 Facelift 204 hp/500 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift 248 hp/400 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 Facelift 8.6 s; Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift 6.1 s
- Electrification: Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 Facelift diesel with no battery; Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift petrol plug-in hybrid with 31.
- Size: Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 Facelift 4,819 mm long with 2,915 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift 4,924 mm long with 2,995 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 Facelift 690 L; Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift 490 L
W166 Facelift
- Stronger 500 Nm torque figure
- Larger 690-litre boot
- Lower RM459,380 price
- Slower 8.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- No EV driving range
- Shorter two-year warranty
V167 Facelift
- Much quicker 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- 114 km EV range from 31.0 kWh battery
- Longer four-year warranty
- Smaller 490-litre boot
- Lower 400 Nm torque figure
- Seven airbags versus nine
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,380✓ | RM498,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM554 | RM440✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Commonrail twin-turbo diesel with variable geometry turbo, variable valve timing and electric motor | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with PHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | 2,143 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 204 hp | 248 hp✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 400 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16.2 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 154 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 31 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 114 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-TRONIC | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 5.7 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 212 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | 149 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,819 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 1,935 mm | 1,947 mm |
| Height | 1,796 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,915 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Weight | 2,130 kg | 2,685 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 93 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 690 litres✓ | 490 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/45R20 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/45R20 | 315/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Airmatic with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Collision Prevention Assist Plus | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-Fold | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Sliding Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window shades | Sunroof Shade & Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 8.0-inch COMAND Online with DVD Changer, Rear Entertainment System with dual 8.0-inch monitors | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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W166 Facelift vs V167 Facelift FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 Facelift or Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift is better if you want pace, plug-in hybrid use and warranty cover. The Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 Facelift is better if boot space, diesel torque and a lower price matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift costs RM39,508 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 Facelift.
Which one is more practical for luggage?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 Facelift has the larger boot at 690 litres, compared with 490 litres in the Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift. If cargo room is the priority, the older-generation car has the advantage.
