technical data MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 2016 Owner's Manual

maximum permissible load have no influence on
fording capability.
Missing values were not available at the time of
going to print.
Fording
depth
Steel-sprung vehicles
20 in
(50 cm)
Vehicles with the AIRMATIC
package
Raised level 20 in
(50 cm)
Vehicles with the Off-Road
Engineering package
Off-road level 1 20 in
(50 cm)
Off-road level 2 20 in
(50 cm)
Off-road level 3 23.6 in
(60 cm)
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Raised level 20 in
(50 cm)
For more information about off-road fording, see
( Y
page 185).
Approach/departure angle All vehicles (except vehicles with AMG body-
styling)
C D
Steel-sprung vehi-
cles 26° 26°
Vehicles with the
AIRMATIC package
Normal level 23° 24°
Raised level 29° 28°
Vehicles with the
Off-Road Engineer-
ing package
Normal level 23° 24°
Off-road level 1 26° 26°
Off-road level 2 29° 28°
Off-road level 3 30° 29°
Mercedes-AMG
vehicles
Normal level (in sport
mode with AMG
adaptive sport sus-
pension system acti-
vated) 21° 24°
Raised level 23° 24°
Vehicles with AMG bodystyling
C D
Steel-sprung vehi-
cles 23° 26°
Vehicles with the
AIRMATIC package
Normal level 22° 24°
Raised level 26° 28°
Vehicles with the
Off-Road Engineer-
ing package
Normal level 22° 24°
Off-road level 1 24° 26°Vehicle data for off-road driving 443
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C D
Off-road level 2 26° 28°
Off-road level 3 28° 29°
For further information about approach/depar-
ture angles, see ( Y
page 190).
Maximum gradient-climbing capabil-
ity Note that the vehicle's gradient-climbing capa-
bility depends on the off-road conditions and the
road surface conditions.
Vehicles with the Off-Road Engineering
package: the maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity is 100 % when the LOW RANGE off-road gear
is selected.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the maximum gradi-
ent climbing ability is 80 %.
Vehicles without the Off-Road Engineering
package: the maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity is 80 %.
GLE 550 e 4MATIC: the maximum gradient
climbing ability is 50 %.
Accelerate carefully and make sure that the
wheels do not spin when driving on steep ter-
rain.
i If the load on the front axle is reduced when
pulling away on a steep uphill slope, the front
wheels have a tendency to spin. 4ETS recog-
nizes this and brakes the wheels accordingly.
The rear wheel torque is increased, making it
easier to drive off.
For further information about the maximum gra-
dient climbing ability, see ( Y
page 190).
Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system and drive train
may be necessary, depending on the vehicle
type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chassis
frame. C
Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch D
Rear axle center line444
Trailer tow hitch
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Trailer loads
Trailer loads, trailer drawbar noseweights and axle loads Missing values for the model GLE 450 Sport AMG 4MATIC were not available at the time of going to
print.
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill)
GLE 250 d 4MATIC
7198 lbs (3265 kg )
GL E 350
6614 lbs (3000 kg )
GL E 350 4MATIC
7198 lbs (3265 kg )
GL E 400 4MATIC
7198 lbs (3265 kg )
GL E 550 4MATIC
7198 lbs (3265 kg )
GL E 450 Sport AMG 4MATIC
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC
7198 lbs (3265 kg )
Merc edes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC
7198 lbs (3265 kg )
GL E 350 d 4MATIC
7198 lbs (3265 kg )
GL E 550 e 4MATIC
4409 lbs (2000 kg )
Maximu m dr awbar noseweight (the drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load)
GLE 250 d 4MATIC
575 lbs (26 1 kg )
GL E 350
529 lbs (24 0 kg )
GL E 350 4MATIC
575 lbs (26 1 kg )
GL E 400 4MATIC
575 lbs (26 1 kg )
GL E 550 4MATIC
575 lbs (26 1 kg )
GL E 450 Sport AMG 4MATIC
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC
575 lbs (26 1 kg )
Merc edes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC
575 lbs (26 1 kg )
GL E 350 d 4MATIC
575 lbs (26 1 kg )
GL E 550 e 4MATIC
353 lbs (16 0 kg )
Permissibl e re ar axle load when towing a trailer
GLE 250 d 4MATIC
3638 lbs (1650 kg )
GL E 350
3527 lbs (1600 kg )
GL E 350 4MATIC
3527 lbs (1600 kg )
GL E 400 4MATIC
3527 lbs (1600 kg )
GL E 550 4MATIC
3527 lbs (1600 kg )Traile r to w hi tch 445
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GLE 450 Sport AMG 4MATIC
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC
3858 lbs (1750 kg)
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC
3858 lbs (1750 kg)
GLE 350 d 4MATIC
3638 lbs (1650 kg)
GLE 550 e 4MATIC
3704 lbs (1680 kg)
The actual noseweight may not be higher than the value which is given. The value can be found on
the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification plates. The lowest weight applies.
The maximum permissible trailer drawbar noseweight is the maximum weight with which the trailer
drawbar can be loaded. Limit for Mercedes-Benz-approved trailer couplings.
Ball position of the ball coupling
When choosing a ball coupling, the dimensions stated in the illustration must not be exceeded.446
Trailer tow hitch
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