Mercedes GLE X167 electric running board: easy access to the vehicle
On a GLE X167 or GLS V167, everything is designed to make getting in and out effortless—except for boarding, which the ride height makes rather sporty. This electric running board for Mercedes GLE closes that gap: the platform deploys when the door opens, presents itself at the right height, and then retracts completely once the door is closed. The kit is designed for the GLE X167, GLS and Maybach V167, and comes with matching side skirt panels.
Side skirt panels that extend the GLS's lines
This kit is not limited to two platforms: it includes the trim panels that close off the side skirts on either side. As a result, with the doors closed, the vehicle shows no visible mechanism—only a continuous low line, in keeping with the original finish. This is what distinguishes an electric running board for Mercedes SUVs from a simple motorized bar attached under the bodywork.
The platform itself is wide and ribbed, designed to accommodate a dress shoe without slipping. On a vehicle in this class, the gesture matters as much as the function: the step arrives just as your foot reaches for it.
What a motorized mechanism brings to a SUV weighing over two tons
The step height of a GLE or GLS requires a real stride without a running board. This is a challenge for children, elderly passengers, and anyone getting in dressed up. A retractable Mercedes running board divides this height into two steps, which completely changes everyday comfort. And because it disappears, it does not soil the bottom of trousers like a fixed bar exposed to road spray would.
- Electric left and right platforms— complete kit to equip both sides.
- Side skirt panels included— no visible mechanism with doors closed.
- Automatic deployment when opening— the step is there before your foot goes down.
- GLS V167 automatic running board— geometry designed specifically for the X167 / V167 platform.
- Easy access for all passengers— children, seniors, formal wear.
Having these running boards fitted on a GLE or GLS
On this type of vehicle, which is often new and under warranty, we unhesitatingly recommend professional installation in a workshop. The operation involves fixing the mounting plates to the chassis, adjusting the trim panels, and then routing the wiring harness to the door switches and powering it from a protected line. Installing an electric running board also requires fine adjustment of the travel so that the platform sits flush with the trim in the retracted position. Exact compatibility with your trim level should be checked before installation.
Does this type of running board also deploy when the rear doors are opened?
Yes: each side is controlled by the door switches on the same side, including the front and rear doors. This is precisely the advantage of the system on a family SUV—the rear passengers benefit just as much as the driver. On most installations, the platform remains deployed as long as a door on the relevant side is open, then retracts after a short delay.
The Mercedes accessory, a family where the finish is unforgiving
On a car of this level, a poorly fitted part is immediately noticeable. We therefore prioritize kits whose manufacturer states a design dedicated to the vehicle's platform, trim panels included, rather than universal electric running boards that need to be adapted. Have a question about your version before ordering? Write to us in French, we will answer you.
Give your GLE or GLS the motorized step that was missing from its trim level.
Type: Retractable electric side running boards with side skirt panels
Compatible make / model: Mercedes-Benz GLE X167, GLS, Maybach V167
Years: Depending on version—to be checked before installation
Function: Automatic deployment and retraction controlled by the doors
Contents: Complete kit for the left side and right side, platforms and trim panels
Location: Exterior side skirts
Installation: Mounting on the chassis and electrical connection—workshop installation recommended
Recommended maintenance: rinsing the side skirts during salting periods, regular operation of the mechanism
Manufacturer brand: AKM
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