Used Mercedes-Benz GLE Fuel Tank

The W166 GLE ran from 2015 to 2019, covering the period when Mercedes rebadged the M-Class as the GLE, and tanks from within this generation are your strongest starting point for a like-for-like swap. Fitment depends most heavily on your engine code (found on your V5 or via a VIN check) and fuel type — diesel and petrol variants may use different tank configurations. Always confirm the donor vehicle's engine code and fuel type with the breaker against your registration before buying.

Both the 2016 and 2019 GLE fall within the W166 generation (2015–2019), so on paper they share the same platform and a tank from that era is a reasonable starting point. That said, ancillary fittings, sender unit connections, and mounting points can change mid-production without a formal model-year announcement, so you cannot assume a straight swap purely on year. Confirm the donor registration and your own registration with the breaker to verify the parts match.

The W167 is the second-generation GLE, launched in 2019 as a full redesign, and it is a distinct platform from the W166 (2015–2019) — these two generations do not share body structure or underpinnings. A fuel tank crossing that W166-to-W167 boundary is very unlikely to be a direct fit, and you should treat them as separate applications. Give both registrations to the breaker and ask them to confirm compatibility rather than assuming any crossover.

Trim levels like AMG Line and Sport on the GLE are largely cosmetic packages covering wheels, bumpers, and interior finishes, and they do not alter the fuel system or tank specification. What actually governs tank fitment is the engine code, fuel type (diesel or petrol), and the model year within the W166 or W167 generation. You can safely use a tank from a different trim variant provided the engine code and fuel type match — just confirm this with the breaker against your registration.

Petrol and diesel variants can use different tank shapes, capacities, and fuel-line connections, so a diesel tank is not guaranteed to interchange directly with a petrol tank even within the same generation and year. The engine code on your V5 will tell the breaker exactly which fuel type and engine family your car runs, making it the single most useful piece of information you can supply. Always specify your fuel type clearly and ask the breaker to match the donor tank to your engine code before purchasing.

The W167 generation launched in late 2019 for the 2020 model year, so a 2020 GLE is almost certainly a W167, though early deliveries and pre-registered stock can sometimes blur exact changeover dates. It matters significantly for fuel tank sourcing because the W166 and W167 are completely different platforms and their tanks will not interchange. Run your registration through a VIN check to confirm the exact generation before approaching a breaker, as this one detail will determine which donor cars are relevant.