Second Hand Mercedes-Benz GLE Front Grille

The GLE runs across two main generations: the first-generation W166 (2015–2019) and the second-generation V167 (2019–present), and grilles are not interchangeable between these two platforms. Within each generation, the front-end panels including the grille are broadly shared across body styles and wheelbases, so the generation is the starting point for finding the right part. Always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying.

This question sits right at the generational boundary: the first-generation W166 ran until 2019, when the second-generation V167 was introduced, and the two generations have completely different front-end designs. A 2017 grille is W166 and a 2019 car could be either generation depending on exact build date, so you need to confirm which generation your car is before sourcing a part. Give the breaker your registration so they can verify the platform and pull the right grille.

The W166 GLE received a facelift in 2018, which brought updates to the front end including the grille, bumper, and lights. This means a pre-facelift grille (2015–2018) and a post-facelift grille (2018–2019) may not be directly interchangeable, even though both are W166 cars. Name the facelift year to the breaker and confirm against your registration whether a specific grille crosses that boundary before purchasing.

Trim level does not affect which generation or facelift period a grille belongs to, so fitment from a parts perspective follows the same W166 or V167 generation and facelift rules regardless of trim. That said, AMG Line models typically feature a different grille style to standard SE or Sport trim cars, so a grille pulled from an AMG Line car may look noticeably different when fitted to a non-AMG-Line vehicle. The grille will physically fit the same front end, but confirm the style with the breaker so you get the look you expect.

Within the same generation and facelift period, the front grille is generally shared across GLE body styles, as front-end panels are common across the range. The generation and facelift boundary remain the key questions rather than the body style. Confirm this with the breaker against your registration to be certain before ordering.

Ask the breaker for the donor vehicle's registration or at minimum the platform code (W166 for the first generation, V167 for the second) and whether it is pre- or post-2018 facelift if it is a W166 car. Without those details you cannot reliably confirm fitment, as grilles between generations and across the W166 facelift boundary differ significantly. A reputable breaker on Findapart should be able to provide the donor vehicle's details so you can cross-reference against your own registration.