Second Hand Mercedes-Benz GLE Bumper

The GLE runs across two main generations: the first generation (W166, 2015–2019) and the second generation (V167, 2019–present), with a facelift on the V167 arriving around 2023. Bumpers are generation-specific, so a W166 bumper will not cross to a V167 or vice versa. Within each generation, front bumpers are generally shared across body styles and lengths, but confirm the exact part number with the breaker against your registration.

This question spans a generation boundary: the W166 generation ran until 2019, when the all-new V167 was introduced. A bumper from a 2017 car (W166) is very unlikely to fit a 2019 car that is already a V167, as the front-end design changed completely. Tell the breaker your exact registration so they can confirm which generation your 2019 car belongs to, as both generations were on sale that year.

The V167 GLE received a facelift around 2023, and bumpers, grilles, and lights typically change at facelift points. Whether the pre-facelift and post-facelift bumpers interchange is something you must confirm with the breaker against your registration, as subtle changes to mounting points or integrated sensors can affect whether panels swap directly. Name your registration when getting a quote so the breaker can check part numbers accurately.

Trim level does not affect which generation or platform a bumper belongs to, but AMG Line models do use a different front bumper design to standard SE or Sport trim — typically with larger air intakes and a sportier lower valance. When sourcing a used bumper, make sure you specify your trim level to the breaker, as fitting an AMG Line bumper to an SE car (or vice versa) will result in a cosmetic mismatch even if the mounting points are similar. The breaker can check the correct bumper variant against your registration.

Within the same generation, the GLE and GLE Coupe share the same platform, but front bumpers are not always identical between the two body styles, so you should not assume a straight swap. Confirm with the breaker by quoting both registrations, as they will be able to cross-reference part numbers and advise whether the panels interchange. Never rely on a visual match alone, as differences in sensor apertures or mounting brackets can prevent a correct fit.

Engine choice — whether diesel, petrol, or hybrid — does not determine which bumper fits your GLE; what matters is the generation (W166 or V167) and whether your car is pre- or post-facelift. You can safely source a bumper from a different engine variant within the same generation and facelift period without concern about fitment from a body panel perspective. Always confirm with the breaker against your registration to account for any sensor or camera provisions specific to your car's specification.