Used Mercedes-Benz GLE Flywheel

It depends on the variant: GLE models fitted with a manual gearbox have a traditional solid flywheel, while those paired with an automatic gearbox use a torque converter and flexplate (sometimes called a flex plate or drive plate) instead of a conventional flywheel. The vast majority of UK GLE models were sold with automatic gearboxes, so most buyers searching for a flywheel are more likely to need a flexplate. If you are unsure which you have, check your V5 gearbox type or confirm with the breaker against your registration.

The engine code is the single most important detail — it is stamped on the engine block and also appears on the V5 or via a VIN check, and it tells the breaker far more than the model year or badge alone. You should also confirm your gearbox type, as this determines whether you need a solid flywheel or a flexplate. Fuel type (petrol or diesel) matters too, because the GLE has been offered with both, and the rotating mass requirements differ between them.

The W166 ran from 2015 to 2019 and the W167 replaced it from 2019 onwards, and these are distinct generations with different engine families, so parts from one generation are very unlikely to be directly interchangeable with the other. Even where an engine code appears in both generations, mounting and ancillary specifications can differ across that generational boundary. Name the exact engine code to the breaker and confirm fitment against your registration before purchasing.

Trim level alone does not determine flywheel or flexplate fitment — what matters is the engine code and gearbox type underneath, both of which can vary across trim lines. An AMG Line GLE with a 300d engine will need the same flexplate as any other 300d automatic, regardless of its trim badge. The AMG 63 variants use a different engine entirely (the M177 petrol V8), so those will require a different part — but again it is the engine code driving that difference, not the AMG 63 badge itself.

No — diesel and petrol engines have different power outputs, firing characteristics, and rotating assembly weights, meaning their flywheels and flexplates are engineered specifically for each fuel type and engine code. Fitting a part from the wrong fuel type risks vibration, noise, or drivetrain damage. Always match the part to the exact engine code of your vehicle, and confirm compatibility with the breaker before buying.

The 350d and 300d use different diesel engine codes (the OM656 and OM654 respectively in W167 form) with different specifications, so their flexplates are not necessarily interchangeable even though both are diesel automatics. Always supply your exact engine code — found on the engine block or via a VIN check — rather than relying on the badge displacement alone. Confirm the match with the breaker against your registration before purchasing.