About the Mercedes GLE 500e PHEV (W166)
The Mercedes GLE 500e PHEV was first introduced as a 2015 model and ended production in 2018.
| Horsepower | 436 hp |
| Torque | 479 lb-ft |
| Battery | 8.8 kWh Lithium Ion |
| MPG | 26 mpg combined |
| Curb Weight | 5,410 lbs |
| Top Speed | 152 mph |
| 0 to 60 mph | 5.1 seconds |
| 0 to 100 mph | 12.8 seconds |
Check out the Test Drive video below for a detailed look at the sights and sounds of a 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLE 500 e 4Matic:
Mercedes GLE 500e Hybrid Batteries
Drive Battery | 12V Battery | Key Fob Battery
Drive Battery / Traction Battery
Drive Battery Specs
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Energy | 8.7 kWh |
| Electric Range | 18.6 miles 30 km |
Drive Battery FAQs
How much do Mercedes GLE 500e Hybrid replacement batteries cost?
New drive battery replacements for Mercedes GLE 500 e PHEVs can be very spend to replace. Used Mercedes GLE 500 e PHEV batteries can be had for around $2,500.
Where do I purchase a Mercedes GLE 500e Hybrid replacement battery?
Mercedes Benz – The best bet for getting a quality replacement battery is the company that produces the vehicle.
eBay – Occasionally a lightly used, wrecked vehicle is parted out and the battery is sold online. You may have to do some searching, but we have seen these batteries pop-up on ebay from time to time.
Mercedes GLE 500 E Lithium Ion Battery on eBay
12V Battery
Mercedes GLE 500e Hybrid 12V Battery Size / Group
Aside from the main drive battery, there are 3 other lower-voltage batteries in the GLE 500 e 4MATIC:
- 12V Vehicle Aux Battery, OEM Part #001-982-82-08
- Electrical System Battery, OEM Part #000-982-96-08-64
- Auxiliary Backup Battery, OEM Part #000000-004039
Mercedes GLE 500 e Hybrid 12V Battery Terminal Maintenance
Maintaining your GLE 500 e 12V battery terminals is essential to ensuring a positive electrical contact. We recommend cleaning terminals and using a terminal protectant spray to prevent corrosion on your battery terminals.
CRC Battery Cleaner w/ Acid Detector will clean your battery terminals and surface, neutralizing acids and detecting leaks.
CRC Battery Terminal Protector Spray is designed to protect battery terminals from corrosion, a leading cause of hard starting and battery failure.
Mercedes GLE 500e Hybrid 12V Battery Testing, Maintenance and Repair
Battery testers are an inexpensive way to save yourself time in repairing your Mercedes GLE 500e Hybrid. A healthy 12V battery will read between 12.6 and 12.8 volts when tested. Anything lower, and you may want to consider replacing your batteries or checking the battery fluid levels.
Key Fob Battery
The Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC key fob battery uses a CR2025 3V lithium battery.
Find CR2025 3V Lithium Batteries on Amazon
Mercedes GLE 500e Hybrid Drivetrain
The all-wheel drive (AWD) Mercedes GLE 500e combines a 333 hp V6 engine with a 116 hp electric motor. Power is delivered via a seven-speed Auto G-Tronic Plus transmission and out through all four wheels.
Electric Motor
The electric motor on the Mercedes GLE 500e is integrated into the transmission.
| Electric Motor Horsepower | 116 Hp @ 3500 rpm. |
| Electric Motor Torque | 340 Nm @ 0-2000 rpm |
Gasoline Engine
The Mercedes GLE 500e PHEV features a 3.0 l (183 ci) V6 gasoline engine.
FAQs
What type and grade of gasoline does the Mercedes GLE 500e Hybrid use?
The Mercedes GLE 500e Hybrid uses premium unleaded gasoline, 91 octane or higher.
Transmission
The Mercedes GLE 500 e PHEV uses a seven-speed Auto G-Tronic Plus transmission.
Mercedes GLE 500e Power Upgrade
Finding a tuner for a hybrid is almost impossible, but they do exist. If you want to make more power out of your Mercedes GLE 500e, check out Zip Tuning. They have realized 490 horsepower and 724 Nm of torque out of a Mercedes GLE 500 e and can likely help you achieve the same results.
ZipTuning.com – Mercedes GLE 500 e
Join a Mercedes GLE 500e Hybrid Community
MBWorld.com: GLE Class – A forum dedicated to Mercedes GLE enthusiasts.
MBClub.co.uk: 500e Tag – All posts tagged 500e on the UKs biggest Mercedes forum.
Reddit.com/r/Mercedes_Benz – A subreddit just for Mercedes enthusiasts.