Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
20 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V6, 3.5L
EPA Class
Mid-Size
Style Name
4dr Sdn GLE Auto
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
4dr Car
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3275
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in)
40.5
Second Leg Room (in)
36.2
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
55.3
Front Leg Room (in)
43.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.2
Passenger Volume (ft³)
102.5
Second Head Room (in)
37.4
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.9
Second Hip Room (in)
53.7
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.3
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Wheelbase (in)
108.3
Track Width, Rear (in)
59.1
Height, Overall (in)
57.1
Length, Overall (in)
191.5
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD -
Track Width, Front (in)
59.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.1
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26
Performance Specs
Engine
Displacement
3.5L/214
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
246 @ 4400
Fuel System
SMPI
Engine Type
Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
255 @ 5800
Transmission
Trans Type
4
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.78
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.79
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.54
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.27
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake Type
Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.94 x 0.35
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.65 x 0.94
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.6
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.0
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Tire Size
P215/55HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/55HR17
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Beam
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Safety Features
Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off)
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
No
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
No
Traction Control
No
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
No
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
No
Other Features
Driver & front passenger airbags
Front seat side-impact supplemental airbags
Active head restraints
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
3-point front outboard seat belts
3-point rear seatbelts
Child safety rear door locks
Front/rear crumple zones
Trunk lid emergency release (inside trunk)
Front seat side-impact supplemental airbags
Active head restraints
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
3-point front outboard seat belts
3-point rear seatbelts
Child safety rear door locks
Front/rear crumple zones
Trunk lid emergency release (inside trunk)
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Years
3
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
5
Drivetrain Miles/km
60,000
Drivetrain Years
5
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100
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