ML / GLE W166 · 2011–2015

Mercedes GLE / ML ML / GLE 350 ML / GLE W166 · 306 hp (2011 to 2015)

The Mercedes GLE / ML ML / GLE 350 of the ML / GLE W166 generation uses the M276 3.5 V6 petrol engine with 306 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
306 PS / 225 kW
Displacement
3 498 cm³
Cylinders
6
Engine code
M276 3.5 V6
Period covered
2011–2015
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Automatic · 7 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

306 hp (225 kW), 4MATIC all-wheel drive, 7-speed automatic. Built from 2011 to 2015.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation. The M276 3.5 V6 engine is also fitted to: Mercedes Classe C (W204), Mercedes Classe E (W212), Mercedes CLS (C218), Mercedes Classe S (W221), Mercedes SLK / SLC (SLK / SLC R172).

AutoKarnet advice

Maintenance and records

Service A / Service B

About 25,000 km or 1 year (ASSYST)

25 000 km

12 months

Oil and filter at each service; Service B adds filters and wider checks. The ASSYST indicator prevails.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Every 24 months

24 months

Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Mercedes GLE / ML ML / GLE 350 ML / GLE W166?

The M276 3.5 V6 petrol engine (3 498 cc), 306 hp (225 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Mercedes GLE / ML ML / GLE 350?

A MB 229.5 / 229.51 / 229.52-approved oil suited to the M276 3.5 V6 engine.

AutoKarnet advice

Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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