Cheap Mercedes-Benz GLE Gear Stick

Most GLE variants use a column-mounted or centre-console gear selector rather than a conventional floor-mounted gear stick — the W166 GLE (2015–2019) and W167 GLE (2019–present) both use a rotary dial or a column stalk for the automatic transmission, so there is no traditional mechanical gear stick. If you are looking for the gear selector assembly, rotary dial, or column stalk, that is the part you should be searching for instead. A conventional gear stick would only be relevant if your vehicle has a rare manual gearbox fitment, which is not a standard configuration on the GLE in the UK market.

The W166 (2015–2019) and W167 (2019–present) are distinct generations with different interior architecture, electrical systems, and transmission control units, so the selector assemblies are not directly interchangeable across that boundary. Confirm with the breaker against your registration, as the selector may also be paired to the vehicle's ECU and may require coding. Supplying your engine code and full VIN to the breaker is the most reliable way to establish whether a specific used part will work on your car.

Trim level — whether SE, Sport, AMG Line, or any other — does not affect the mechanical or electronic specification of the gear selector on the GLE; fitment follows the transmission type and engine code, not the badge. You may find minor cosmetic differences such as different trim materials or paddle-shift controls on higher trims, so check the appearance matches your original. What matters most is confirming the gearbox type and engine code match between the donor car and yours.

The W166 GLE received a facelift for the 2019 model year, so a 2017 car sits within the pre-facelift generation; parts from other pre-facelift W166 models (2015–2018) are the most likely candidates for compatibility. Whether a specific selector from across that facelift boundary will interchange is something to confirm with the breaker against your registration, as ancillary and mounting changes can occur mid-production. Always provide your engine code — found on your V5 or via a VIN check — alongside the registration when getting quotes.

The single most useful detail is your engine code, which you can find on your V5C or via a free VIN check, as mechanical and electronic parts follow the engine code above everything else. You should also confirm your fuel type (petrol or diesel), your exact transmission type, and your model year so the breaker can match the correct part. Providing your full registration number allows the breaker to cross-reference these details directly and advise on any coding requirements for the replacement selector.