2016 Mercedes Benz Gle 350 Price, Reviews And Buying Guide

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 for sale -The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 has an opulent and spacious interior cabin with exceptional engine performance and safety features. These things make the Mercedes-Benz a good SUV that anyone would want to drive even though its handling is dull and it is highly expensive.

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The 2016 GLE model replaced the previous M-class of the Mercedes-Benz. It was done by the German Automaker to fit a name for the position of an SUV that is between the smaller GLC-Class and larger GLS-Class. This means that the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 continued the generation of the ML 350 without much difference. Just the front fascia and the rear taillights got a refreshed look which tells the 2016 GLE 350 apart from its previous models.

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2016 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 Body Styles

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 does not come in any trim level but only comes in two body styles which are the regular SUV and a four-door coupe body style. The engine type corresponds with the body style. The base regular body style is the most affordable for most buyers.

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Standard Features

The standard features of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 include;

Dual-zone automatic climate control.
AM/FM Stereo.
Cruise control.
Keyless ignition.
Interior Air Filtration.
A power sunroof.
7-inch display with COMAND infotainment system.
Bluetooth.
A USB port.
A Harman Kardon or Bang & Olufsen premium surround-sound system.
A Wi-Fi hotspot.
Surround view camera.
Navigation.
Satellite radio.
Tri-zone climate control.
A rear entertainment system.
A panoramic sunroof.

2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 Performance

Generally, all Mercedes-Benz GLE come with several available engine types which produce almost the same engine power. The base GLE 350 is equipped with a V6 engine that produces b302 horsepower and a seven-speed shiftable automatic. A rear-wheel drive is standard on the model. There are additional engine options for the model which are the twin-turbocharged diesel engine GLE300d which produces 201 horsepower and the GLE400 which is a bi-turbo V6 engine that produces 329 horsepower. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 provides a smooth and comfortable ride. The fuel economy of the 2016 GLE 350 is 20 mpg combined with an 18 mpg city run and a 23 mpg highway run.

2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 Safety Features

The following are the key safety features that are included in the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350;

Child seat anchors.
Two front and three rear headrests.
Brake drying.
Dusk sensing headlamps.
Engine Immobilizer.
Front and rear head airbags.
Remote anti-theft alarm system.
Traction and stability control.
4-wheel ABS.
Turn signal mirrors.
Rear door child safety locks.
Tire pressure monitoring.

2016 Mercedes Benz Gle 350 Interior

The regular body style of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 has five passenger seats. The interior features excellent start to finish first-rate materials such as genuine wood but leather upholstery is not standard on the model. The front seats are very comfortable. Adult or tall passengers will have ample space in the back row seats too. The only problem is the Mercedes-Benz GLE coupe body style which has a slanted roofline that makes the interior headroom to be slightly reduced.

The interior colours of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 include; Crystal Grey or Black with leather upholstery, Crystal grey or black with MB-Tex leatherette seat trim, Black Pearl with red stitching with Nappa leather seat trim, Black pearl or Black with Nappa leather seat trim, Black with leather upholstery, Black with MB-Tex leatherette seat trim, Ginger Beige or black with leather upholstery, Ginger Beige or black with MB-Tex leatherette seat trim, Saddle brown or Black with leather upholstery, designo Porcelain or black with designo exclusive Nappa leather and Porcelain or black with Nappa leather seat trim.

The cargo space is 38.7 cubic feet of cargo space when the rear seats are upright but when the rear seats are folded down, the model gets 80.3 cubic feet of space which is the highest cargo space for a model of that size. The coupe body style has 23 cubic feet when the rear seats are up and 60.7 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded.

2016 Mercedes Benz Gle 350 Exterior

The exterior colours of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 include;

Designo Cardinal Red Metallic.
Diamond Silver Metallic.
Black.
Dakota Brown Metallic.
Designo Diamond White Metallic.
Polar white.
Steel Grey Metallic.
Obsidian Black Metallic.
Iridium Silver Metallic.
Lunar Blue Metallic.
Palladium Silver Metallic.

The height of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 in inches is 70.7 and the length is 189.1 inches. It has a maximum towing capacity of 6,600 pounds. The overall width including mirrors is 84.3 inches and without mirrors, it is 78.9 inches. Its wheelbase is 114.8 inches.

2016 Mercedes Benz Gle 350 Buying Guide

The following is the buying guide for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350;

COST: The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 can be quite expensive. Therefore, opting for a lower base model like the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 may be the best option. Also, a more efficient turbodiesel engine would be good so the cost would be worth it except you can afford any model.
INTERIOR CABIN SPACE: The coupe body style has a slanted roof top and this makes the cabin space a lot smaller. If you have larger and taller family members or feel the need to have more interior cabin space for your car, another body style may be the best option.