2026-07-22 · 5 min read
Mercedes-Benz GLE Generations — W166 vs V167 Malaysia Guide
W166 (2015–2019): M276 V6, proven 9G-Tronic, more affordable used prices. V167 (2019+): M256 inline-6 with EQ Boost mild hybrid, MBUX, wider body, more cargo space. Which GLE for Malaysia?
Two GLE generations in Malaysia. The W166 is now firmly in the used market; the V167 is in the pre-owned and near-new segment.
GLE W166 (2015–2019)
- GLE 400 4MATIC: M276 3.0L V6 biturbo, 9G-Tronic, MB 229.5 5W-40, AIRMATIC standard
- GLE 500 / AMG GLE 63: M278/M177 4.0–4.7L V8, 9G-Tronic, MB 229.5 5W-40, AIRMATIC standard
GLE V167 (2019+)
- GLE 350 4MATIC: M264 2.0T inline-4, 9G-Tronic, MB 229.51 5W-30, AIRMATIC standard
- GLE 450 4MATIC: M256 3.0L inline-6 mild hybrid + 48V, 9G-Tronic, MB 229.51 0W-30, AIRMATIC standard
- AMG GLE 63 S: M177 4.0L V8 biturbo mild hybrid, 9G-Tronic, MB 229.6 0W-20, AIRMATIC standard
Recommendation
The W166 GLE 400 4MATIC is the most common and most cost-effective used GLE in Malaysia — V6 economy, manageable maintenance, well-proven platform. W166 V8 gives more performance but higher running costs. V167 GLE 450 is an excellent near-new buy — the mild hybrid adds real-world fuel savings. All GLE are AIRMATIC-equipped — budget accordingly.