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2017 Mercedes GLE300d

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 GLE300d.

The 2017 Mercedes GLE300d represents the 300d-powered variant of the GLE-class platform, utilizing its specific engine designation as the standout mechanical specification. This 300d powertrain defines the vehicle's identity within the broader Mercedes lineup, differentiating it from other model configurations. When placed within the model's reliability history, the 2017 GLE300d occupies a singular position, meaning researchers must evaluate this specific year's dependability based strictly on its own engineering parameters rather than assuming uniformity across the model's lifespan.

Model year20172016

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 850 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 850 CCAOEM · verified

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6
Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) Sensor Bolt(s)33.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca
Optional BCI Group Number400
Optional BCI Cranking Performance200 cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
144.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 20.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: with new bolts: 90 degrees, with used bolts: 18044 in
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 9 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified motor oil. The length of new M12 cylinder head bolts are 205mm. if the length of the M12 bolts are greater than the maximum permissible dimension of 207mm, replace with new cylinder head bolts.

1Bolts 1-107 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1310 ft. lbs
3Bolt 129 ft. lbs
4Bolts 1-10 37.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
5Bolts 1310 ft. lbs
6Bolts 129 ft. lbs
7Bolts 1-1090 degrees
8Bolts 1-1090 degrees
9Bolts 1-1090 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9033 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
171.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 9071 in

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V759000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 20/10/2016

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GLE 300d 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, and GLE 400 4MATIC vehicles manufactured October 14, 2015, to November 23, 2015. The low beam headlights… Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2016. Owners may…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2017 GLE300d have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.