dimensions MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-CLASS COUPE 2016 User Guide

neath the vehicle being trapped. There is a
risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the immediate
vicinity of the wheel housings or under the
vehicle when you disconnect the trailer cable.
!Do not disconnect a trailer with an engaged
overrun brake. Otherwise, your vehicle could
be damaged by the rebounding of the overrun brake.
XShift the transmission to position P.
XApply the vehicle's electric parking brake.
XStart the engine.
XClose the doors and tailgate.
XApply the trailer's parking brake.
XDetach the trailer cable and decouple the
trailer.
XSwitch off the engine.
Permissible trailer loads and drawbar
loads
Weight specifications
Maximum allowable gross mass
The gross vehicle weight of the trailer is calcu-
lated by adding the weight of the trailer to the
weight of the load and equipment on the trailer. You will find installing dimensions and loads
under "Technical data" (
Ypage 376).
Permissible noseweight
You will find installing dimensions and loads
under "Technical data" (Ypage 376).
Loading a trailer
RWhen loading the trailer, make sure that nei-
ther the permissible gross weight of the trailer
nor the gross vehicle weight are exceeded.
The permissible gross vehicle weight is indi-
cated on the identification plate located on
the B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle.
You can find the maximum permissible values
on the type plates of your vehicle and the
trailer. When calculating how much weight the vehicle and trailer may carry, pay atten-
tion to the respective lowest values.
RThe trailer drawbar load on the ball coupling
must be added to the rear axle load to avoid
exceeding the permissible gross axle weight.
The permissible gross vehicle weight is indi-
cated on the identification plate located on
the B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle.
iMercedes-Benz recommends a trailer load
where the trailer drawbar noseweight
accounts for 8 % to 15 % of the trailer's per-
missible gross weight.
iThe weight of additional accessories, pas-
sengers, and cargo reduces the permissible
trailer load and drawbar load for your vehicle.
Checking the vehicle and trailer weight
RTo check that the weights of the towing vehi-
cle and the trailer comply with the maximum
permissible values, have the vehicle/trailer
combination (including the driver, passen-
gers, and cargo with a fully laden trailer)
weighed on a calibrated weighbridge.
RCheck the gross axle weight rating of the front and rear axles, the gross weight of the trailer
and the trailer drawbar noseweight.
Removing the ball coupling
XRemove the spring cotter.
XRemove the bolt from the ball coupling
recess.
XRemove the ball coupling from the ball cou-
pling recess.
XClean the ball coupling if it is dirty.
XStow the ball coupling so that it cannot be
thrown around.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 278)
and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces
(
Ypage 279).
Information on cleaning and care of the trailer
tow hitch (
Ypage 312).
Trailer power supply
!
Accessories with a maximum power con-
sumption of 180 W can be connected to the
permanent power supply.
Towing a trailer217
Driving an d parking
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Sidewall
The part of the tire between the tread and the
bead.
Weight of optional extras
The combined weight of those optional extras
that weigh more than the replaced standard
parts and more than 2.3 kg (5 lbs). These
optional extras, such as high-performance
brakes, level control, a roof rack or a high-per-
formance battery, are not included in the curb
weight and the weight of the accessories.
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
This is a unique identifier which can be used by
a tire manufacturer to identify tires, for example
for a product recall, and thus identify the pur-
chasers. The TIN is made up of the manufactur-
er's identity code, tire size, tire type code and
the manufacturing date.
Load bearing index
The load bearing index (also load index) is a code
that contains the maximum load bearing capa-
city of a tire.
Traction
Traction is the result of friction between the tires
and the road surface.
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
The TWR specifies the maximum permissible
weight that the ball coupling of the trailer tow
hitch can support.
Treadwear indicators
Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are distrib-
uted over the tire tread. If the tire tread is level
with the bars, the wear limit ofáin (1.6 mm)
has been reached.
Occupant distribution
The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at their
designated seating positions.
Total load limit
Nominal load and luggage load plus 68 kg
(150 lbs) multiplied by the number of seats in
the vehicle.
Changing a wheel
Flat tire
The "Breakdown assistance" section
(Ypage 315) contains information and notes on
how to deal with a flat tire. Information on driv-
ing with MOExtended tires in the event of a flat
tire can be found under "MOExtended tires (tires
with run-flat characteristics" (
Ypage 316).
Vehicles with an emergency spare wheel: in
the event of a flat tire, mount the emergency
spare wheel according to the description under "Mounting a wheel" (
Ypage 352).
Rotating the wheels
GWARNING
Interchanging the front and rear wheels may
severely impair the driving characteristics if
the wheels or tires have different dimensions. The wheel brakes or suspension components
may also be damaged. There is a risk of acci-
dent.
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the wheels and tires are of the same dimensions.
!On vehicles equipped with a tire pressure
monitor, electronic components are located
in the wheel.
Tire-mounting tools should not be used near
the valve. This could damage the electronic
components.
Only have tires changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section
(
Ypage 352).
The wear patterns on the front and rear tires
differ, depending on the operating conditions.
Rotate the wheels before a clear wear pattern
has formed on the tires. Front tires typically
wear more on the shoulders and the rear tires in
the center.
On vehicles that have the same size front and
rear wheels, you can rotate the wheels accord-
ing to the intervals in the tire manufacturer's
warranty book in your vehicle documents. If no
warranty book is available, the tires should be
rotated every 3,000 to 6,000 miles (5,000 to
10,000 km). Depending on tire wear, this may
Changing a wheel351
Wheels and tires
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Winter tires
R20
TiresWheels
FA: 275/50 R20 109 V M+Si
RA: 275/50 R20 109 V M+SiFA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.09 in (53 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.14 in (29 mm)
R21
TiresWheels
FA: 275/45 R21 107 V M+Si3
RA: 315/40 R21 111 V M+Si3
FA: 10.0 J x 21 H2
Wheel offset: 2.05 in (52 mm)
RA: 11.0 J x 21 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
FA: 275/45 R21 110 V XL M+Si3
RA: 315/40 R21 115 V XL M+Si3
FA: 10.0 J x 21 H2
Wheel offset: 2.05 in (52 mm)
RA: 11.0 J x 21 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type of the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
Radapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
Rnever mount more than one spare wheel or
emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
Ronly use a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size briefly.
Rdo not switch ESP®off.
Rhave a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
When using an emergency spare wheel or spare
wheel of a different size, you must not exceed
the maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Snow chains must not be mounted on emer-
gency spare wheels.
General notes
Mounting the emergency spare wheel is descri-
bed under "Mounting a wheel" (Ypage 352).
You should regularly check the pressure of the
emergency spare wheel, particularly prior to
long trips, and correct the pressure as neces-
sary (
Ypage 333). The value on the wheel or as
given in the "Wheels and tires" section is valid
(
Ypage 364).
An emergency spare wheel may also be moun-
ted against the direction of rotation. Observe
the time restriction on use as well as the speed limitation specified on the emergency spare
wheel.
3Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
360Emergency spare wheel
Wheels and tires

Dimensions andweights
:
Openin g
height
;
Max.
headroom
Mercedes ‑AM
G GLE 63 S
4MATIC Coup e77.6 in
(1971 mm )
All othermod-
els with::
Opening height
;
Max.
headr oom
Steel suspen-
sion90.4in
(2296 mm )78.2 in
(1986 mm )
AIRMATIC
package89.3in-
91.8 in
(2267 mm -
2332 mm )76.7 in-
79.6 in
(1947 mm -
2022 mm )
Mercedes‑AMG GLE 63
Vehicle length193.6 in
(4917 mm)
Vehicle height67.6 in
(1718 mm)
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors83.8 in
(2129 mm)
Wheelbase114.8 in
(2915 mm)
Minimum ground clear-
ance8.0 in
(202 mm)
Mercedes ‑AMG GLE 63
Turning radius38.7 ft
(11.80 m)
Maximum roof load165.3 lb (75 kg)
All other models
Vehicle length,
Mercedes ‑Benz GLE 450
AMG 4MATIC Coupe192.6 in
(4891 mm)
Vehicle length, all other
models192.9 in
(4900 mm)
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors83.8 in
(2129 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(steel suspension)68.1 in
(1731 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(AIRMATIC package)69.6 in
(1769 mm)
Minimum vehicle height
(AIRMATIC package)67.7 in
(1719 mm)
Wheelbase114.8 in
(2915 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (steel suspension)8.1 in
(206 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (AIRMATIC package)9.8 in
(248 mm)
Minimum ground clear-
ance (AIRMATIC package)6.8 in
(173 mm)
Turning radius38.7 ft
(11.80 m)
Maximum roof load165.3 lb (75 kg)
374Vehicle data
Technical data

Vehicles with AMG bodystyling
:;
Steel-sprung vehi-
cles23°24°
Vehicles with the
AIRMATICpackage
Normal level23°24°
Raised level26°27°
For further information about approach/depar-
ture angles, see (Ypage 167).
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.
The maximum gradient climbing ability is 80 %.
Accelerate carefully and make sure that the
wheels do not spin when driving on steep ter-
rain.
iIf 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 (
Ypage 168).
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.
:Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
;Rear axle center line
Trailer loads
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a
minimum gradient-climbing capability
of 12% from a standstill)
Missing values for the Mercedes-Benz
GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC Coupe model were not
available at the time of going to print.
GLE 350 d 4MATIC
Coupe7198 lbs (3265 kg)
Mercedes-
Benz GLE 450 AMG
4MATIC Coupe
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 S 4MA
TIC Coupe6724 lbs (3050 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight
The trailer drawbar noseweight is not included in
the towing weight.
376Trailer tow hitch
Technical data

GLE 350 d 4MATIC
Coupe575 lbs (261 kg)
Mercedes-
Benz GLE 450 AMG
4MATIC Coupe
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 S 4MA
TIC Coupe309 lbs (140 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 nose-
weight is the maximum weight with which the
trailer drawbar can be loaded. Limit for
Mercedes-Benz-approved trailer couplings.
Permissible rear axle load when towing
a trailer
GLE 350 d 4MATIC
Coupe3527 lbs (1600 kg)
Mercedes-
Benz GLE 450 AMG
4MATIC Coupe
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 S 4MA
TIC Coupe3791 lbs (1720 kg)
Ball position of the ball coupling
When choosing a ball coupling, the dimensions
stated in the illustration must not be exceeded.
Trailer tow hitch377
Technical data
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