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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Mercedes-Benz
The GLE-Class is one of the more interesting Mercedes imports because a large share of US cars are built in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The American used pool is broad and often better equipped than comparable German stock.
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Model profile
The GLE nameplate replaced the M-Class in 2015. The W166 GLE (2015–2019) was essentially a heavily updated ML with a new grille, revised interior and a nine-speed automatic. The current W167 arrived for 2020 as an all-new car: longer wheelbase, optional third row, an E-Active Body Control air-suspension option and the MBUX infotainment system.
Powertrain and equipment
On the US market the W167 GLE350 uses a 2.0-litre turbo four (255 hp), the GLE450 pairs the 3.0-litre M256 inline-six with EQ Boost mild-hybrid assistance (362 hp), and the GLE580 runs a 4.0-litre biturbo V8 (483 hp) with 48-volt support.
US GLEs are the five-seat (or optional seven-seat on W167) SUV; the separate GLE Coupe is its own model. Common equipment includes the Premium and Pinnacle packages, Burmester audio, panoramic roof, air suspension, 21-inch AMG wheels and driver-assistance bundles.
Vehicle selection
Supply is nationwide and deep, given the GLE's popularity as a family SUV. Typical import candidates run three-to-seven years old with 25,000–75,000 miles.
It is less compelling for a base GLE350 where local supply is easy.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Typical figure (W167): 5-door SUV (opt. 7 seats) |
|---|---|
| Length | Typical figure (W167): approx. 4,924 mm |
| Wheelbase | Typical figure (W167): approx. 2,995 mm |
| Kerb weight | Typical figure (W167): approx. 2,100–2,500 kg |
| Seating | Typical figure (W167): 5 or 7 |
| Engine (GLE350) | Typical figure (W167): 2.0 L turbo I4, 255 hp |
|---|---|
| Engine (GLE450) | Typical figure (W167): 3.0 L I6 + EQ Boost, 362 hp |
| Engine (GLE580) | Typical figure (W167): 4.0 L biturbo V8, 483 hp |
| Engine (AMG GLE63 S) | Typical figure (W167): 4.0 L biturbo V8, 603 hp |
| Transmission | Typical figure (W167): 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Typical figure (W167): 4MATIC all-wheel drive |
| Fuel type | Typical figure (W167): Premium petrol (diesel on older W166) |
| Common assembly plant | Typical figure (W167): Tuscaloosa, Alabama (US cars) |
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Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The GLE is generally solid but has known weak points. The optional air suspension and the W167 E-Active Body Control system can develop leaks and pump faults that are costly to repair, so test ride height and self-levelling carefully. On the M256 inline-six, the 48-volt system and mild-hybrid starter-generator should be checked for fault codes.
Germany and Europe
US cars use amber side markers, mph speedometers and frequently omit a rear fog lamp. Headlight beam pattern and daytime running lights may need adjustment for ECE compliance.
Typical changes are activating or fitting a rear fog lamp, correcting the headlight pattern, switching the speedometer to km/h and confirming the odometer reads in kilometres.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
The GLE350 four-cylinder, the GLE450 inline-six and the AMG V8 models are the mainstay.
It can be. Test ride height and levelling; repairs are expensive if it leaks.
Roughly 25,000–75,000 miles on three-to-seven-year-old cars.
Only older W166 GLE350d BlueTEC diesels were sold there; petrol dominates.
Via TÜV/individual approval, minor lighting changes and a km/h cluster.
Whether a duty benefit may be available for the specific vehicle is assessed individually. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the case and provide non-binding support through the process.
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