Mercedes-Benz GLE Air Filter Replacement Parts

The GLE W166 ran from 2015 to 2019, so both years sit within the same generation, but fitment depends on the engine code rather than the year alone — a 350d filter won't cross to a 250d, for example. Confirm the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check and supply it to the breaker, who can verify whether the specific filter crosses between those model years within the W166 range. Never assume year alone guarantees a match.

The W167 is a new-generation GLE launched in 2019, and while some engine families carried over, the airbox and filter housing were redesigned, so a W166 filter is very unlikely to be a direct fit for a W167. Give the breaker your engine code from both vehicles and let them cross-reference — the generation boundary here is a strong reason to expect a difference. Do not assume parts interchange across this boundary without the breaker confirming it against your registration.

Yes — every petrol and diesel engine variant of the GLE uses an air filter, as all internal combustion engines require one to clean intake air before it enters the engine. This applies across both the W166 (2015–2019) and W167 (2019–present) generations and across all engine sizes. If your GLE is a plug-in hybrid variant, it still has a combustion engine and therefore still has an air filter.

Trim level — whether AMG Line, Sport, or any other UK-spec trim — does not affect which air filter you need, as this is determined entirely by the engine code. AMG Line and standard trims sharing the same engine will use the same filter, so don't let the badge guide your search. What matters is the engine code on your V5; supply that to the breaker and they'll match the correct filter.

The 350d badge is a strong starting point, as it points to the OM629 or OM656 diesel depending on generation, but you should confirm the exact engine code from your V5 because variants can differ even under the same badge. Within the same generation (W166 2015–2019 or W167 2019–present) a matching engine code is a very good indicator of compatibility, but always give the breaker your registration so they can verify against your specific build. Never rely on the badge alone.

The engine code is the most important detail — the air filter is dictated by the engine family, not the model year — but year can matter if a filter housing or airbox design changed mid-production within a generation. For the W166 (2015–2019) and W167 (2019–present), confirm both your engine code and model year when contacting a breaker, as any mid-run changes to ancillary components should be checked against your registration rather than assumed. The engine code from your V5 is the single most useful piece of information you can give a breaker.