Mercedes-Benz GLE Intercooler Replacement Parts

No — only the turbocharged (diesel and petrol turbo) engine variants have an intercooler; any naturally aspirated engine does not use one. The vast majority of GLE engines sold in the UK are turbocharged diesels, so most GLE owners will have an intercooler fitted, but it is worth confirming your engine type before searching. Check your V5 or run a VIN check to identify your exact engine code, as this is the most reliable way to be certain.

The W166 and W167 are distinct generations with different engine families, so the intercooler from a W166 will not straightforwardly cross over to a W167. The W166 ran from 2015 to 2018 and the W167 from 2019 onwards, and while some engine codes appear across both generations, the packaging and pipework can differ. Share your full engine code with the breaker so they can match on that rather than the model year alone.

Trim level — whether SE, Sport, AMG Line, or any other — does not affect the intercooler; fitment is determined by your engine code, not the badge on the tailgate. AMG Line is a cosmetic and suspension package, not a different engine specification, so two GLEs with the same engine code will share the same intercooler regardless of trim. Focus on supplying your engine code to the breaker rather than the trim name.

Both years sit within the same W166 generation (2015–2018), so there is a reasonable chance the intercooler is the same, provided the engine codes match. Engine code is the deciding factor here, as Mercedes fitted several different diesel and petrol turbo engines to the W166 range. Confirm the engine code on both vehicles with the breaker before purchasing, as mounting and ancillary details can vary even within a generation.

Yes, fuel type matters significantly because diesel and petrol turbo engines have differently sized and configured intercoolers that are not interchangeable. Within each fuel type there are also multiple engine variants, so even two diesel GLEs can need different units if their engine codes differ. Always quote your engine code — found on your V5 or via a VIN check — to the breaker to ensure you get the correct unit.

Gearbox type is unlikely to directly determine the intercooler itself, as the intercooler is matched to the engine rather than the transmission. However, some engine and gearbox combinations were packaged differently, which could affect ancillary brackets or pipework around the intercooler. Mention your gearbox type to the breaker alongside your engine code so they can confirm all mounting details are compatible before you commit to a purchase.