Verdict
At RM564,888, the Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 asks RM66,000 more yet is slower to 100 km/h at 7.6 seconds and carries RM2,437 annual road tax. The RM498,888 Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift is the sharper Malaysian buy: its plug-in hybrid system delivers a 114 km EV range, 6.1-second sprint and RM440 road tax. But the W166 is not redundant, with a much larger 690-litre boot against 490 litres and a 235 km/h top speed versus 210 km/h. Buy on how often you need that luggage space.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 if you need its 690-litre boot, 93-litre fuel tank and 235 km/h top speed.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift if you want a 114 km EV range, lower RM440 road tax and a quicker 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 RM564,888; Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift RM498,888.
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 RM2,437 per year; Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift RM440 per year.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 7.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift 6.1 seconds.
- Wheelbase: Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 2,915 mm; Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift 2,995 mm.
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 690 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift 490 litres.
- Top speed: Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 235 km/h; Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift 210 km/h.
W166
- 690-litre boot is 200 litres larger.
- 235 km/h top speed.
- Nine airbags and a space-saver spare tyre.
- 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time trails the V167 Facelift by 1.5 seconds.
- RM2,437 annual road tax is RM1,997 higher.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years.
V167 Facelift
- 114 km EV range from a 31 kWh battery.
- 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Autonomous braking, steering correction and surround-view camera.
- 490-litre boot is 200 litres smaller.
- 210 km/h top speed is 25 km/h lower.
- Tyre repair kit replaces the W166's space-saver spare tyre.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM564,888 | RM498,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,437 | RM440✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with PHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | 3,498 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 306 hp at 6,500 rpm✓ | 248 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 370 Nm at 3,500 rpm | 400 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 92.9 mm × 86 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 12 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 154 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 31 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 114 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7G-TRONIC | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 7 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 235 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | 199 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,804 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 1,926 mm | 1,947 mm |
| Height | 1,796 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,915 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Weight | 2,130 kg | 2,685 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 93 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 690 litres✓ | 490 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R21 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/40R21 | 315/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Airmatic | Airmatic with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 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 |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Directional 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 | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-Fold | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Sliding Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 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 | — | Sunroof Shade & Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 7.0-inch COMAND Online with DVD Changer | 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| 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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W166 vs V167 Facelift FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 or Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift is better for most Malaysian buyers, costing less while adding plug-in hybrid running, a 114 km EV range, lower road tax and quicker acceleration. Choose the W166 only if its 690-litre boot and higher 235 km/h top speed matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift costs RM66,000 less than the Mercedes-Benz GLE W166: RM498,888 against RM564,888.
Which GLE has the larger boot?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 has the larger boot at 690 litres, a 200-litre advantage over the Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 Facelift's 490 litres.
