What gas does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE take?
It depends on the engine: diesel for the 2.1L 4-cylinder turbo diesel and 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo diesel; premium gasoline for the 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo, 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo plug-in hybrid, 3.5L 6-cylinder and 5.5L 8-cylinder turbo. The 3.5L 6-cylinder is flex-fuel and can also run on E85.
Key takeaways
- 9 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
- Rated on premium: if the owner's manual says premium required, use premium; if it says recommended, regular works with some loss of power and economy.
- Only the engines marked flex-fuel can use E85.
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| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Rated fuel | E85 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1L 4-cylinder turbo diesel | 7-speed automatic | 4WD | diesel | No |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 7-speed automatic | 4WD | premium gasoline | No |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo plug-in hybrid | 7-speed automatic | 4WD | premium gasoline | No |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo diesel | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | diesel | No |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | premium gasoline | No |
| 3.5L 6-cylinder | 7-speed automatic | 4WD | premium gasoline | No |
| 3.5L 6-cylinder | 7-speed automatic | 4WD | premium gasoline | Yes (flex-fuel) |
| 3.5L 6-cylinder | 7-speed automatic | RWD | premium gasoline | No |
| 5.5L 8-cylinder turbo | 7-speed automatic | 4WD | premium gasoline | No |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.
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