Mercedes-Benz W 166

Mercedes Benz
Mercedes-Benz ML 250 BlueTEC
W 166
Sales designation:	GLE ( M-Class until spring 2015 )
Production period:	2011-2018
Class :	SUV
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engines : 3.0–5.5 liters (225–430 kW) Otto hybrid : 3.0 liters (325 kW) Diesel engines : 2.1–3.0 liters (150–190 kW)
Length:	4804-4852 mm
Width:	1926-1971 mm
Height:	1760-1796 mm
Wheelbase :	2915 mm
Empty weight :	2130-2345 kg
Previous model	Mercedes-Benz W 164
successor	Mercedes-Benz V 167

Rear view

The Mercedes-Benz W 166 is a sport utility vehicle from the German automobile brand Mercedes-Benz , whose European market launch took place on November 19, 2011, after the ML had already been launched in the USA at the end of September. It represents the third generation of the M-Class and thus replaces the Mercedes-Benz W 164 . The W 166 was built in the US Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa (Alabama). The W 166 was shown for the first time at the 64th IAA 2011 in Frankfurt. The starting price for the market launch is 54,978 euros for the ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC .

With the facelift in autumn 2015, the company was renamed GLE .

design

Exterior

Basic design features of the previous generations of the M-Class, such as the special C-pillar shape, were retained, as was the basic shape. At the front, the headlights and the radiator grille have been slightly redesigned, while the LED daytime running light strips are placed in the now enlarged side inlets of the front apron. The higher chrome-look underguard is located below the radiator grille. In the side view, the less exposed wheel arches and the sloping roof line towards the rear are noticeable. The beads and edges are also noticeable. In addition, the W 166 had short overhangs, which were due to the large wheelbase. The transition from the rear side window to the rear runs smoothly without a visible column. The horizontally aligned LED rear lights reach far into the side. The spoiler was retained at the rear, while the new bumper with integrated loading sill protection in chrome look.

interior

The interior has been redesigned more than the exterior. A large decorative element has now been attached to the instrument panel, which continues in the doors. The central display with a diagonal of 14.7 cm, which is surrounded by the ventilation nozzles, is now integrated into the upper part of the instrument panel. The four-spoke steering wheel has also been slightly redesigned. The instrument cluster still has two clearly drawn round instruments. The radio and the navigation system are operated using the central rotary pushbutton.

Equipment and packages

Standard equipment

The third generation of the M-Class is equipped as standard with traction control , anti-lock braking system , brake assist , driving dynamics control , 7-speed automatic transmission 7G-Tronic Plus with automatic start-stop, 4ETS (electronic traction system), crash-responsive headrests and a knee airbag. All models have steel suspension springs as standard; the ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC is also lowered. All models have 4MATIC permanent all - wheel drive , speed-sensitive steering, cruise control, an off-road driving program and hill descent aid ( DSR ). The diesel models have an exhaust particle filter and an exhaust gas cleaning system that works with a urea solution , which is intended to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions and with which the Euro 6 standard can be met. The M-Class has eleven airbags, including a knee airbag for the driver and the Pre-Safe occupant protection system , an active bonnet that is raised in the event of an impact, and Attention Assist , which is designed to warn of microsleep ( drowsiness detection ). The 2-zone automatic climate control Thermatic , heat-insulating glass, the 11.4 cm multifunction display in the instrument cluster and the Audio 20 CD radio with CD / DVD player are standard. The color display has a diagonal of 14.7 centimeters, the audio system has a Bluetooth interface with hands-free function and a telephone keypad, an aux-in connection (in the center console) and eight loudspeakers. The Audio 20 CD is operated via a controller on the center console. The rear window is heated. The basic equipment includes 17-inch light-alloy wheels with 10-spokes for the diesels; the ML 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY has 18-inch wheels. The H7 clear glass halogen headlights work with projection technology; the LED daytime running lights are also part of the standard equipment. Part of the upholstery is covered with synthetic leather as standard.

Special equipment

inner space

There are numerous options for the ML . Thus, the two-chamber air suspension are Airmatic adaptive damping system and a level control, automatically adjustable in spring hardness stabilizers ( Active Curve System ) that the waver reduce a night vision assistant, an active park assist and keyless locking system Keyless-Go offered. In addition, the hard drive-based multimedia system Comand Online is offered with a 17.8 cm screen with 3D resolution. The Linguatronic voice control is standard. In addition, the Harman Kardon Logic 7 surround sound system with 14 speakers and an output of 830 watts as well as a TV tuner are available. The price list also includes the 4-zone Thermotronic automatic climate control , various leather upholstery and seat heating both on the front seats and in the rear. Seat air conditioning including ventilation is only available for the front seats. There is a wide range of decorative elements to choose from.

Packages and special models

ON & OFFROAD package

With this package, the driver can choose between different preset driving programs. This adjusts the properties of ESP , 4ETS , transmission, suspension, engine and steering. There are also 100% lockable differential locks on the center differential.

Sports package interior

With the interior sports package , the ML receives, among other things, a sports steering wheel, sports pedals made of brushed stainless steel with rubber studs, sports seats at the front and rear with a modified seat design.

AMG exterior sports package

The AMG Exterior Sports package can be recognized by AMG light-alloy wheels in 5-spoke design, a front and rear apron and side sill panels in AMG bodystyling . A sports brake system with larger, perforated brake discs is also used.

Edition 1 special model

For the market launch, there is the special edition Edition 1 , which includes the AMG exterior sports package , designo leather and an instrument panel, doors and center console clad in nappa leather. Metallic paintwork, ambient lighting and the wood-leather steering wheel in nappa leather are also standard.

Sport Edition special model

In addition to the AMG exterior sports package, the special Sport Edition model includes the hard drive-based Comand Online multimedia system and a towing hitch with electrical release.

Technical specifications

The top model ML 63 AMG

Rear view of the same model

For the market launch in November 2011, three engines were offered. The 3.5-liter V6 naturally aspirated gasoline engine ( M 276 ) in the ML 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY with spray-guided direct injection of the third generation has an output of 225 kW (306 hp) and consumes 8.5 l per 100 km. There is also a choice of two diesels - a four-cylinder for the first time - that already meet the Euro 6 standard. The 2.1-liter in-line four-cylinder diesel engine with biturbo charging ( OM 651 ) in the ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC has an output of 150 kW (204 hp) and consumes 6 l per 100 km, which makes it the most economical SUV in its class. The 190 kW (258 PS), turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine OM 642 LS in the ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC is also in the price list.

Contrary to the initial communication that the M-Class will no longer be offered on the European market with an eight-cylinder gasoline engine, the ML 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY model was released in October 2012. The 4.7-liter V8 direct injection, which is charged with two turbochargers, has an output of 300 kW (408 PS) and appeared on the Canadian and American markets in February 2012.

In February 2012 the top model of the 166 series was launched on the Canadian market, the European market launch took place in April. The ML 63 AMG is a 5.5-liter V8 gasoline engine with a 5.5-liter displacement and biturbo charging that produces 386 kW (525 hp) or 410 kW (557 hp) with the AMG Performance Package . This model has the Active Curve System roll stabilization as standard.

All models are linked to the 7G-Tronic Plus 7-speed automatic transmission with automatic start-stop and feature 4MATIC permanent all - wheel drive as standard .

Engine variants (2012 to 2015)

Parameters	ML 300 4MATIC 1	ML 350 4MATIC	ML 400 4MATIC	ML 500 4MATIC 1 2	ML 63 AMG	ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC	ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
Construction period	02 / 2012–07 / 2015	11/2011–12/2014	01/2015–07/2015	02 / 2012-04 / 2015		11/2011–07/2015
Engine characteristics
Motor designation *	M 276 DE 35 red.	M 276 DE 35	M 276 DE 30 AL	M 278 DE 46 AL red.	M 157 DE 55 AL	OM 651 DE 22 LA	OM 642 LS DE 30 LA
Engine type	V6 petrol engine			V8 petrol engine		R4 diesel engine	V6 diesel engine
Mixture preparation	Direct injection					Common rail direct injection
Engine charging	-		Biturbo				turbocharger
Displacement	3498 cc		2996 cc	4663 cc	5461 cc	2143 cc	2987 cc
Max. power	185 kW (252 hp) at 6500 rpm	225 kW (306 hp) at 6500 rpm	245 kW (333 hp) at 5250-6000 rpm	300 kW (408 hp) at 5250 rpm	386 kW (525 PS) at 5260 rpm [410 kW (557 PS) at 5750 rpm] 4	150 kW (204 hp) at 4200 rpm	190 kW (258 hp) at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque	340 Nm at 3500-5250 rpm	370 Nm at 3500-5250 rpm	480 Nm at 1600-4000 rpm	600 Nm at 1600–4750 rpm	700 Nm at 1750-5000 / min [760 Nm at 2000-5000 / min] 4	500 Nm at 1600-1800 rpm	620 Nm at 1600–2400 rpm
Power transmission
Drive, as standard	all wheel drive
Chassis, standard [optional]	Steel suspension [ Airmatic ]	Airmatic with Active Curve System				Steel suspension [ Airmatic ]
Gearbox, as standard	7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC Plus)				AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic	7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC Plus)
Readings
Top speed	235 km / h	240 km / h	247 km / h	250 km / h	250 km / h [280 km / h] 5	210 km / h	224 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	8.5 s	7.6 s	6.1 s	5.6 s	4.8 s [4.7 s] 4	9.0 s	7.4 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)		8.5–8.8 l super	8.8–9.2 l super	11.0–11.5 l super	11.8 l super plus	6.0–6.5 l diesel	6.8–7.4 l diesel
CO 2 emissions (combined)		199-206 g / km	209-215 g / km	258-269 g / km	276 g / km	158-170 g / km	179-194 g / km
Emission standard according to EU classification	5 euro		Euro 6	5 euro		Euro 6

 * The engine designation is coded as follows: M = engine, OM = oil engine, series = 3 digits, E = intake manifold injection, KE = port injection, DE = direct injection, ML = compressor, L = charge air cooling, A = exhaust gas turbocharger, red. = reduced performance / displacement, LS = performance increase

¹ Is sold on the Chinese market, not for the German market.

²Distributed as ML 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY and ML 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY until May 2013 .

³Marketed outside Europe as the ML 550 4MATIC .

^4thwith AMG Performance Package

⁵with AMG Driver's Package

Motor variants (since 08/2015)

AMG GLE 43 4MATIC

In the course of the facelift in 2015, the name was changed from ML to GLE and the designation for the engines was changed. The GLE was shown for the first time at the New York Auto Show and will be delivered from August 2015. For the first time, it can also be ordered with rear-wheel drive. As a result, the starting price for the GLE 250 d drops to 53,967 euros .

Parameters	GLE 320 4MATIC 2	GLE 350 3	GLE 350 4MATIC 3	GLE 400 4MATIC	GLE 43 AMG 4MATIC 1		GLE 500 4MATIC		GLE 500 e	AMG GLE 63	AMG GLE 63 S.	GLE 250 d	GLE 250 d 4MATIC	GLE 350 d 4MATIC
Construction period	since 08/2015			08/2015–10/2018	08 / 2015–05 / 2017	05/2017–10/2018	04/2015–10/2015	10/2015–10/2018	04/2015–10/2018
Engine characteristics
Motor designation *	M 276 DE 30 LA red.	M 276 DE 35		M 276 DE 30 AL			M 278 DE 46 AL red.		M 276 DE 30 AL	M 157 DE 55 AL		OM 651 DE 22 LA		OM 642 LS DE 30 LA
Engine type	V6 petrol engine						V8 petrol engine		V6 petrol engine + electric motor	V8 petrol engine		R4 diesel engine		V6 diesel engine
Mixture preparation	Direct injection											Common rail direct injection
Engine charging	turbocharger	-		Biturbo										turbocharger
Displacement	2996 cc	3498 cc		2996 cc			4663 cc		2996 cc	5461 cc		2143 cc		2987 cc
Max. power	200 kW (272 hp) at 5000 rpm	225 kW (306 hp) at 6500 rpm		245 kW (333 hp) at 5250-6000 rpm	270 kW (367 hp) at 5500-6000 rpm	287 kW (390 hp) at 5500-6000 rpm	320 kW (435 hp) at 5250 rpm	335 kW (455 hp) at 5250-5500 rpm	245 kW (333 PS) + 85 kW (116 PS) combined: 325 kW (442 PS) at 5000 rpm	410 kW (557 hp) at 5750 rpm	430 kW (585 hp) at 5500 rpm	150 kW (204 hp) at 4200 rpm		190 kW (258 hp) at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque	400 Nm at 1300-4500 rpm	370 Nm at 3500-5250 rpm		480 Nm at 1600-4000 rpm	520 Nm at 2000-4200 rpm	520 Nm at 2500-5000 rpm	700 Nm at 1800-4000 rpm		480 Nm at 1600–4000 rpm + 340 Nm 0–2000 rpm combined: 650 Nm	700 Nm at 1750-5500 rpm	760 Nm at 1750-5250 rpm	480 Nm at 1600-1800 rpm	500 Nm at 1600-1800 rpm	620 Nm at 1600–2400 rpm
Power transmission
Drive, as standard	all wheel drive	Rear wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive								Rear wheel drive	all wheel drive
Chassis, standard [optional]	Airmatic with Active Curve System			Steel suspension [ Airmatic ]	Airmatic with Active Curve System							Steel suspension [ Airmatic ]
Gearbox, as standard	7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC Plus)			7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC Plus) / since 05/2016 nine-speed automatic (9G-Tronic)	Nine-stage automatic (9G-Tronic)	AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic	Nine-stage automatic (9G-Tronic)		7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC Plus)	AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic		Nine-stage automatic (9G-Tronic)
Readings
Top speed	230 km / h	approx. 240 km / h		247 km / h	250 km / h				245 km / h	250 km / h (280 km / h)		210 km / h	210 km / h	225 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	7.6 s	7.5 s		6.1 s	5.7 s	5.7 s	5.3 s	5.1 s	5.3 s	4.3 s	4.2 s	8.6 s		7.1 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)	9.6 l super plus	11.8 l super	12.4 l super	8.8 l super	8.6 l super plus	8.9 l Super Plus	11.0 l super	10.4 l super	3.3-3.7 l super	11.8 l super plus		5.4 l diesel	5.7 l diesel	6.4 l diesel
CO 2 emissions (combined)	-			209 g / km	199 g / km	205 g / km	258 g / km	243 g / km	78-84 g / km	276 g / km		140 g / km	149 g / km	169 g / km
Emission standard according to EU classification	5 euro			Euro 6b										Euro 6b from 05/2018: Euro 6c 4

 * The engine designation is encoded as follows: M = engine, OM = oil engine, series = 3 digits, DE = direct injection, L = charge air cooling, A = exhaust gas turbocharger, red. = reduced performance / displacement, LS = performance increase

¹ Designated as GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC until July 2016 (change year 2016/1)

² Is sold on the Chinese market.

³ Sold in the North American market.

^4th from change year 2018/1, model year 809

paragraph

In the first full sales year of 2012, 115,608 new vehicles from the 166 series were sold worldwide . In the second full sales year 2013, 120,695 vehicles were sold worldwide.

literature

• Johannes Winterhagen: The new M-Class from Mercedes-Benz . In: ATZextra . No. 10 . Springer Automotive Media, 2011, ISSN  2195-1454 .

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Mercedes M-Class 2012: The new Protz-Class stern.de, June 7, 2011
2. ↑ The exterior - sovereign and high-quality design. The new Mercedes-Benz M-Class. Daimler AG, June 9, 2011, archived from the original on July 24, 2012 ; accessed on February 3, 2020 . 
3. ↑ Wellness included: the interior of the new M-Class. The new Mercedes-Benz M-Class. Daimler AG, June 9, 2011, archived from the original on July 22, 2012 ; accessed on February 3, 2020 .  Archive link only works with disabled Javascript!
4. ↑ ^{a b c d e f} M - class. Price list. Valid from July 11, 2011 (PDF; 3.24 MB) Daimler AG, accessed on February 3, 2020 . 
5. ↑ Mercedes ML 63 AMG at the LA Auto Show: May the M-Eight be with you auto-motor-und-sport.de, November 14, 2011
6. ↑ Prices Mercedes GLE: Freshly made and renamed from 53,967 euros auto-motor-und-sport.de, April 7, 2015

Web links

Commons : Mercedes-Benz W 166  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Official website