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W164

2006 – 2011 — GERMANY

The Mercedes-Benz GLE, previously known as the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, is a mid-size luxury SUV that has been in production since 1997 by the German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz. Positioned between the smaller GLC and the larger GLS models, the GLE shares platforms with the latter. The first-generation M-Class, with the model code W163, was a body-on-frame SUV manufactured until 2004. Initially, production was performed by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria, for the European market before shifting entirely to the U.S. plant near Vance, Alabama. The second-generation M-Class (W164) transitioned to a unibody platform, sharing many components with the GL-Class, which has a longer body to accommodate third-row seating. Key Points: 1. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz since 1997, previously known as the M-Class. 2. Positioned between the GLC and GLS models, the GLE shares platforms with the larger GLS. 3. The first-generation M-Class (W163) was a body-on-frame SUV made until 2004, initially produced in Graz, Austria, before later moving production to the U.S. 4. The second-generation M-Class (W164) transitioned to a unibody platform, sharing components with the larger GL-Class, known for its third-row seating capability. 5. The GLE offers a balance of luxury, performance, and practicality