The Mercedes-Benz GLE W167 was not just a refresh of the ML-Class. It was a complete architectural change — a new MHA platform with 48-volt mild hybrid integration across the powertrain range, an air suspension system called E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL that uses cameras to read the road surface and adjusts each wheel independently, and an MBUX infotainment system with dual screens and a user interface that finally made the GLE''s technology accessible without reading the manual. When the GLE 63 S AMG launched with 603 horsepower, the W167 became the fastest SUV Mercedes had built.
GLE W167 owners are typically upgrading from a previous GLE, GLE coupe, or ML-Class, which means they have a clear baseline for what the Mercedes interior standard means. The W167''s interior improvement over the W166 is real and substantial — it deserves accessories that maintain and extend that standard through the ownership period. These seven are the most impactful for the W167 specifically.
1. LED Door Sills — The W167 Entry Experience
Custom LED sill plates for the Mercedes GLE W167 add the illuminated Mercedes star or AMG designation to the entry surface of a vehicle whose completely redesigned interior set a new benchmark for the segment. The GLE 63 AMG variant benefits from the AMG logo option that continues the performance interior identity to the door threshold. Standard GLE 450 and GLE 400d owners have the star option in multiple colors.
The W167''s entry step is higher than most passenger cars due to the air suspension''s ride height options. The LED sill at that elevated entry point is clearly visible from outside the vehicle as well as inside — making it one of the more visible single upgrades on this platform.
2. Factory Ambient Lighting Expansion
The W167 GLE features a 64-color ambient lighting system as a standard or optional feature depending on the trim. For lower trims or early-production W167 builds that shipped without it, an aftermarket multi-zone system installs in the same dashboard and door pocket positions. The W167''s wide interior benefits particularly from footwell lighting that the factory system may not fully address.
3. All-Weather Floor Mats — W167 GLE Specific
The GLE W167 uses a specific floor geometry with a raised center section and deep front footwells. Custom-molded rubber mats follow this contour precisely and are particularly important for a full-size SUV used in varied weather conditions. Available for the 5-seat and 7-seat GLE variants — the third-row configuration has a different rear floor section that generic mats do not address.
4. Cargo Liner — GLE W167 With or Without Third Row
The W167 GLE with the optional third row has a cargo floor that is significantly smaller when the third row is deployed. A W167-specific cargo liner needs to be ordered for either the standard two-row or the seven-seat configuration. Full TPE coverage of the cargo floor, rear apron, and side walls for the variant that matches their build.
5. Mercedes Star Door Projector Lights
Three-pointed star LED projectors for the W167 GLE door handles. The GLE''s high ground clearance and wide door opening make the star projection particularly visible at the SUV entry angle. Connects to the existing door harness — no new wiring. On the GLE 63 AMG variant, the ground projection can include the AMG designation rather than the standard star.
6. Seat Back Protectors
The W167 GLE rear seat entry height is substantial — similar to the G-Class, the ground clearance that makes the GLE capable creates a higher step into the rear cabin. More elevated entry means more direct contact with the front seat backs. Clear TPU protectors installed over the factory leather or synthetic upholstery absorb this contact across the full ownership period.
7. Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto Adapter
The W167 GLE with the MBUX infotainment system shipped with wired CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity in most market configurations. A dongle adapter converts this to wireless permanently. The W167''s MBUX system is one of the best in the segment — wireless phone connectivity removes the only daily-use friction point in an otherwise seamless interface.
The GLE W167 represents Mercedes at its most comprehensively engineered — an SUV where the technology, the ride quality, and the interior specification are all genuinely class-leading. These seven accessories protect and extend that specification for the GLE owner who intends to keep their vehicle long-term and maintain it to the standard that the W167''s engineering quality deserves.
