Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift’s 31-kWh battery, 154-hp motor and 114-km EV range change the brief, while its RM440 annual road tax is far below the Mercedes-Benz GLE V167’s RM1,638. But the facelift costs RM498,888 against RM475,501, weighs 465 kg more and gives up 140 litres of boot space. The older GLE V167’s 367-hp 3.0-litre inline-six reaches 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, 0.4 seconds ahead. For Malaysian buyers able to charge regularly, the facelift makes sense; for luggage capacity and outright pace, the outgoing car remains stronger.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 if you want the quicker 5.7-second SUV with a 630-litre boot, 367 hp and adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift if you can use its 114-km EV range and want RM440 annual road tax, a 31-kWh battery and a four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 RM475,501; Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift RM498,888.
- Annual road tax: Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 RM1,638; Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift RM440.
- Combustion output: Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 367 hp and 500 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift 248 hp and 400 Nm.
- Electric hardware: Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 has a 22-hp, 250-Nm motor and 0.
- Performance: Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 does 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and reaches 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift records 6.1 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Weight and boot: Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 weighs 2,220 kg with 630 litres of luggage space; Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift weighs 2,685 kg with 490 litres.
V167
- 367 hp, 500 Nm and a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 630-litre boot, 140 litres larger.
- Adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go and Multibeam LED projector headlamps.
- RM1,638 annual road tax versus RM440.
- No quoted EV range; its battery is only 0.9 kWh versus 31 kWh.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years.
V167 Facelift
- 114-km EV range from a 31-kWh battery, with 11-kW AC charging.
- RM440 annual road tax.
- Front-seat massage and ventilation, plus Burmester audio.
- Costs RM23,387 more.
- 2,685 kg kerb weight is 465 kg higher.
- 490-litre boot is 140 litres smaller, and 0-100 km/h takes 6.1 seconds.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM475,501✓ | RM498,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,638 | RM440✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with PHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | 2,999 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 367 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 248 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,600 rpm✓ | 400 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92.4 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 22 hp | 154 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 0.9 kWh | 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 | Daimler AG | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.4 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | 214 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,924 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 1,947 mm | 1,947 mm |
| Height | 1,772 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Weight | 2,220 kg | 2,685 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 630 litres✓ | 490 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/45R21 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/40R21 | 315/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Airmatic with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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, with Pedestrian Detection | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Attention Assist, Pre-Safe, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projector | 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, Heated | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | Power-adjustable Rear Seats, 60:40 Power Split-folding and Tumble | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Roof |
| Power Sockets | — | 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 | Powered Rear Door Window Shades | Sunroof Shade & Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and | 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation | 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, Parallel and Perpendicular | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger | — |
| 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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V167 vs V167 Facelift FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 or Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift is better if you can charge and will use its 114-km EV range and lower road tax. The Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 is better for acceleration, a larger boot and a 250-km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift costs RM23,387 more: RM498,888 versus RM475,501 for the Mercedes-Benz GLE V167.
Which GLE has more luggage space?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 has the larger boot at 630 litres. The Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift has 490 litres, a 140-litre deficit despite identical 4,924-mm length and 2,995-mm wheelbase.
