Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift costs RM39,508 more, but it is the much quicker choice at 6.1 seconds to 100 km/h against 8.6 seconds and brings a 31 kWh battery with 114 km of EV range. That suits a Malaysian buyer able to use its 11 kW AC charging. The older Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 Facelift counters with 690 litres of boot space, 200 litres more than the V167, plus 500 Nm versus 400 Nm. Buy the W166 for carrying capacity and lower entry cost; choose the V167 for PHEV capability, newer cabin hardware and a four-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 Facelift if you want to spend RM39,508 less, need its 690-litre boot and prefer 500 Nm of diesel torque.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift if you can charge at home or work and want 114 km of EV range, a 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time and a four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: W166 RM459,380; V167 RM498,888.
- 0-100 km/h: W166 8.6 seconds; V167 6.1 seconds.
- Power and torque: W166 204 hp and 500 Nm; V167 248 hp and 400 Nm.
- PHEV system: W166 has no motor or EV range; V167 has one 154 hp/440 Nm motor and 114 km EV range.
- Boot space: W166 690 litres; V167 490 litres.
- Warranty: W166 two years manufacturer plus two years extended; V167 four years manufacturer and an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
W166 Facelift
- RM39,508 lower purchase price
- 690-litre boot, 200 litres larger
- 500 Nm diesel torque and nine airbags
- 8.6-second 0-100 km/h time versus 6.1 seconds
- No EV range or 31 kWh PHEV battery
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years
V167 Facelift
- 114 km EV range from a 31 kWh battery
- 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Airmatic with adaptive damping, plus front-seat massage and ventilation
- RM39,508 higher purchase price
- 490-litre boot versus 690 litres
- 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 at 3,800 rpm | 248 hp at 5,800 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,600 rpm✓ | 400 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 5 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 99 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 | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 7 (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 V167 is better for buyers who can charge it, with 114 km EV range, 248 hp, a 6.1-second sprint and a four-year warranty. The W166 makes more sense if the 690-litre boot, 500 Nm torque and lower RM459,380 price matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift costs RM498,888, which is RM39,508 more than the RM459,380 Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 Facelift.
Can the Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift be driven on electric power alone?
Yes. Its plug-in hybrid system has a 31 kWh battery, one electric motor and a quoted EV range of 114 km. The W166 is a diesel model with no electric-only range.
