Complete Oil Specifications
Mercedes-Benz’s 2023 GLE SUV owner’s manual lists engine oils with MB-Approval 229.51, 229.52, 229.61, 229.71 or 229.72 for its ‘All other models’ gasoline rows (229.72 is recommended for the lowest possible fuel consumption). For these models the manual gives the engine oil filling capacity, including the oil filter, as approx. 6.3 US qt (6.0 liters) or approx. 7.4 US qt (7.0 liters). It doesn’t say which figure applies to which vehicle.
What We Couldn’t Confirm
- Which capacity applies. The manual lists two figures for these models without saying which applies to which vehicle.
- Oil change interval, OEM oil filter part number and drain plug torque. None appear in the owner’s manual pages used here.
FAQs
What oil does a 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE take? Engine oil with MB-Approval 229.51, 229.52, 229.61, 229.71 or 229.72 (229.72 recommended for lowest fuel consumption).
How much oil does it hold? Approx. 6.3 US qt (6.0 liters) or approx. 7.4 US qt (7.0 liters) with the oil filter; the manual lists both figures for these models.