Second Hand Mercedes-Benz GLE Exhaust Manifold

The GLE name was introduced in 2015 when Mercedes rebranded the W166 M-Class, but the underlying platform and engines carried over, so manifolds from equivalent engine codes in the late M-Class era can be closely related to early GLE units. The key check is matching the engine code exactly, as emissions-era changes around Euro 6 adoption (broadly 2014-2015 on this platform) can affect the exhaust architecture. Confirm the engine code on both vehicles with the breaker before buying, as a visually similar manifold from the wrong emissions era may not seat or seal correctly.

The V167 GLE launched in 2019 and uses an entirely different engine family and exhaust layout compared to the W166, so the manifolds are not interchangeable between these two generations. Always match parts to the correct generation: W166 covers roughly 2015-2019 and V167 covers 2019 onwards. Give your registration to the breaker so they can confirm the exact engine code and generation before any purchase.

Trim level does not affect exhaust manifold fitment on the GLE — the manifold is determined by the engine code and emissions specification, not whether the car is Sport, AMG Line, or any other trim grade. A breaker may supply a manifold from any trim variant as long as the engine code matches yours. Bear in mind cosmetic heat shields or surrounding components may look slightly different between trim levels, but the manifold itself should be the same for a given engine.

Yes, diesel and petrol GLE models use entirely different exhaust manifolds, and the two are not interchangeable under any circumstances. Diesels across both the W166 and V167 generations also sit within a DPF-equipped emissions system, which affects the broader exhaust layout downstream of the manifold — confirm DPF-related specifics with the breaker against your registration. Always supply your engine code (found on your V5C or under the bonnet) to the breaker to ensure an exact match.

All combustion-engined GLE variants — whether petrol or diesel, W166 or V167 — have an exhaust manifold, as it is a fundamental part of any internal combustion engine's exhaust system. The only GLE variants without a conventional exhaust manifold would be fully electric versions, but Mercedes has not produced a fully electric GLE under that name in the UK market to date; the GLE 350 de is a plug-in hybrid but still has a combustion engine and therefore retains a manifold. If you are unsure which engine your vehicle has, check your V5C or supply your registration to the breaker.

The safest approach is to match the engine code stamped on the manifold (or confirmed by the breaker from their donor vehicle) against your own engine code, as Euro 5 and Euro 6 versions of similar engines can have different manifold designs to meet stricter emissions requirements. Euro 6 was broadly required for new registrations from September 2015, so a GLE registered after that date will almost certainly need a Euro 6-spec manifold. Fitting a manifold from the wrong emissions era could cause exhaust leaks or MOT failures, so always confirm the emissions specification with the breaker before buying.