Grille upgrade for '15 ML350?
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Grille upgrade for '15 ML350?
I really like the grille on the new GLE...seems to be closer to the GL Grilles. Will the 16/17 GLE grille fit the '15ML....or does anyone know of chunkier, non-cheesy looking replacement for the 2015 ML? Thanks in advance.
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first, it depends on what your ML has
if it has
a)Distronic Plus
b)Surround view camera
c)Illuminated Star grill (possible this can be moved over, not 100% sure)
then its impossible, because then you would have to do alot of work that would take too long that the time/money is not worth it
Second, if you look at the front of the GLE and compare to the ML closely, its not the same, the meaning of "facelift" is as it suggests, its a complete facelift and the grill of the ML and the GLE are completely different meaning the odds of the new GLE grill fitting correctly is slim to nill.
There is one user here thats retrofitting a GLE63 body on a ML3502W (base from the pictures) maybe he can guide you if you wanna pursue this route
if it has
a)Distronic Plus
b)Surround view camera
c)Illuminated Star grill (possible this can be moved over, not 100% sure)
then its impossible, because then you would have to do alot of work that would take too long that the time/money is not worth it
Second, if you look at the front of the GLE and compare to the ML closely, its not the same, the meaning of "facelift" is as it suggests, its a complete facelift and the grill of the ML and the GLE are completely different meaning the odds of the new GLE grill fitting correctly is slim to nill.
There is one user here thats retrofitting a GLE63 body on a ML3502W (base from the pictures) maybe he can guide you if you wanna pursue this route
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TY DrWolf...no, I don't think there's anything in the grille. Options are Keyless GO, lane keeping assist, blind spot assist, rear ent pre-wiring. Just looking for something that is more like the GL or GLE grille....less cross bars and beefier.
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I think the question should be "is it a direct swap?" It does not appear to be.
With that said, anything is possible as long as you are willing to put enough time/money/energy in to it :-)
Although you may like the appearance after the swap, in fact it'll reduce the value of the vehicle when you go to trade it in. If you are planning to keep it for a very long time, then this may be a moot point.
With that said, anything is possible as long as you are willing to put enough time/money/energy in to it :-)
Although you may like the appearance after the swap, in fact it'll reduce the value of the vehicle when you go to trade it in. If you are planning to keep it for a very long time, then this may be a moot point.
