Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 43
Built: 2017 · Series: AMG GLE
More machines from model year 2017
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Mercedes-AMG GLE and siblings – SUV versions from Affalterbach registered as light commercial vehicles: four- to eight-cylinder bi-turbos from 2.0 to 5.5 litres, 43 to 63 power tiers, mild-hybrid version
This collective page brings together Mercedes-AMG versions of the SUV and coupé ranges GLB, GLC and GLE, listed in the register under the commercial-vehicle class because individual examples were registered as light N1 commercial vehicles. AMG, the performance brand based in Affalterbach and part of Mercedes-Benz since 1999, labels its models by power tier: the number after the range name gives approximately the power in horsepower divided by ten, 43 and 53 denote the straight-six bi-turbo engines with an additional electric compressor and 48-volt system, 63 the top V8 bi-turbo engine; S within the 63 range marks the more powerful tune, 4MATIC or 4MATIC+ four-wheel drive.
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The register lists here 8 versions from four-, six- and eight-cylinders of 1,991 to 5,461 cm³, unladen weights from 1,780 to 2,601 kg, gross weights from 2,260 to 3,330 kg, lengths from 4,650 to 4,950 mm and widths from 1,850 to 2,020 mm.
The AMG variants of the GLB, GLC and GLE serve the top end of the SUV market, competing with the BMW X5 M and the Porsche Cayenne; N1 registration lets individual vehicles in some markets benefit from the tax treatment of light commercial vehicles, though technically they are unmodified passenger cars.
On used examples, on the bi-turbo V8s the condition of the turbochargers and oil supply under full load, on the 53 models the function of the 48-volt starter-generator, brakes and tyres given the high weight, and the suspension and air springs on appropriately equipped examples count; parts run through the Mercedes-Benz and AMG network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Mercedes-AMG GLE, Mercedes-AMG (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,996 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,265 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,930 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 43 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,265 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 43?
2,930 kg.
What engine does the Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 43 have?
6 cylinders, 2,996 cm³ displacement.
When was the Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 43 built?
Production years: 2017.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Other models in this series
AMG GLB 35
AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC
AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+
AMG GLE 53 HYBRID
AMG GLE 63 4MATIC+
AMG GLE 63 S
AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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