Mercedes-Benz GLE Camshaft Replacement Parts

Yes, all petrol and diesel engine variants of the GLE have camshafts — the GLE uses conventional piston engines across its range, and every one of them relies on one or more camshafts to operate the valves. There is no GLE variant that is purely electric and therefore camshaft-free in the standard production lineup, though the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions still use a combustion engine and therefore still have camshafts. If you are looking for a camshaft, you are searching for the right part on this model.

These sit in different generations — the W166 GLE ran from 2015 to 2019, while the V167 GLE launched for 2019/2020 — and the engines used across those two generations are largely different families, so a camshaft from a W166 is very unlikely to fit a V167. The single most important thing to match is the engine code, which you can find on your V5 or via a VIN check; even within the same generation, different engine codes mean different camshaft profiles. Confirm compatibility with the breaker using your exact engine code before buying.

No — AMG Line, Sport, Executive and other trim grades on the GLE are specification packages covering cosmetic and equipment differences, and they do not alter the engine internals. What determines the camshaft is the engine code, not the badge on the tailgate or the trim name on your V5. As long as the engine codes match, a camshaft from a lower-spec GLE will serve an AMG Line car without issue.

No, the 2.1-litre four-cylinder diesel (OM651 family) and the 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel (OM642 or later OM656 family) are entirely different engines with different camshaft designs, dimensions and profiles. Always match the engine code precisely — two engines can share the same displacement or even the same badge without sharing internal components. Provide your engine code to the breaker and ask them to confirm from their pulled unit.

The gearbox type does not directly determine which camshaft you need, as the camshaft is an internal engine component unaffected by what transmission sits behind it. That said, the gearbox generation can sometimes indicate the engine variant or model year, which in turn may point to a different engine family — so it is worth mentioning when speaking to a breaker. The engine code remains the definitive reference point for camshaft fitment.

The GLE 350d and GLE 250d in the W166 generation use different engines — the 350d uses a 3.0-litre V6 diesel (OM642) while the 250d uses a 2.1-litre four-cylinder (OM651) — so the camshafts are not interchangeable despite both sitting within the 2015–2019 W166 generation. Always cross-reference the engine code stamped on the block or listed on your V5 rather than going by badge or displacement alone. A breaker will be able to confirm the exact code from the donor vehicle before you commit.