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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class enters the used market with a strong initial reliability assessment, boasting zero recalls and complaints.

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Model-year guides

2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011
Read the 2026 buyer reportCompare all published years
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class2023 model

Specifications by model year

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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.

Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.

YearCity MPGHighway MPGCombined MPGCity L/100 kmHighway L/100 kmCombined L/100 km
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2021000000
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Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.

YearBody styleTransmissionDrivetrain
2026suv——
2025suv——
2024suv——
2023suv——
2022suv——
2021suvAutomatic—
2020suv——
2019suvAutomaticAWD/All-Wheel Drive
2018suv—AWD/All-Wheel Drive
2017suvAutomaticAWD/All-Wheel Drive
2016suv——
2015suv——
2014suv——
2013suv——
2012suv——
2011suv——

Pricing & configuration

Original pricing and model configuration where available.

YearpricingSeriesNoteTrimBase price
2026—————
2025Series: GLE450e 4MATICGLE450e 4MATIC———
2024—————
2023Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.——
2022Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.——
2021Trim: GLE350, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.GLE350—
2020Base price: $77,600, Trim: GLE580-4M, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.GLE580-4M$77,600
2019Base price: $68,150, Trim: AMG GLE43, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.AMG GLE43$68,150
2018Base price: $67,750, Trim: AMG GLE 63, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.AMG GLE 63$67,750
2017Trim: GLE400, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.GLE400—
2016Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.——
2015Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.——
2014Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.——
2013Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.——
2012Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.——
2011Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.——

Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.

YearSeatsDoorsCargo (L)Cargo (cu ft)bodyAndInteriormechanicalKeyless ignitionSeat rowsGVWRSteering locationAxlesWheelsWheelbaseFront wheelRear wheelEntertainment system
2026————————————————
202554——Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2—Standard2————————
2024————Keyless ignition: StandardGVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)Standard—Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)———————
2023————Keyless ignition: Standard—Standard—————————
2022————Keyless ignition: Standard—Standard—————————
20215———Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.9, Front wheel: 21, Rear wheel: 21Standard2—Left-Hand Drive (LHD)24117.92121—
20205———Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.9, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 20Standard2—Left-Hand Drive (LHD)24117.91920—
20195———Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 114.8, Front wheel: 21, Rear wheel: 21Optional2—Left-Hand Drive (LHD)24114.82121CD + Stereo
20185563023Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 114.8, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19Optional2—Left-Hand Drive (LHD)24114.81919—
201755——Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 114.8, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 19Standard2—Left-Hand Drive (LHD)24114.82019—
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Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.

YearnhtsaSafetyRatingsabsesctractionControlautoBrakeforwardCollisionWarningblindSpotMonitoringrearCamerarearAebparkAssistadaptiveDrivingBeamautoReverseSystemtpmsadaptiveCruiseControlpedestrianAebblindSpotInterventionrearCrossTrafficAlertOverall ratingFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRated vehiclelaneDepartureWarninglaneCenteringAssist
2026—standard——————————————————————
2025—standardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard————————————
2024—standardstandardstandardstandard—standardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardoptionalstandardstandardstandard———————
2023Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV AWDstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardoptionalstandardstandard—standardstandardstandardoptionalstandardoptionaloptional55542023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV AWDstandardoptional
2022Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV 4WDstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard—standardstandardstandardoptionalstandardoptionaloptional55542022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV 4WDoptionaloptional
2021—standardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard—standardoptionalstandardstandardoptional————————standardoptional
2020Rated vehicle: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV 4WDstandardstandardstandard——standardstandard————standardstandardstandard——————2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV 4WD——
2019Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV RWDstandardstandardstandardoptionaloptionalstandardstandard—standardstandardstandardstandardoptional——————42019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV RWDstandard—
2018Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV 4WDstandardstandardstandardoptionaloptionaloptionalstandard—optionalstandardstandardstandardoptionaloptional—————42018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV 4WDstandard—
2017Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV 4WDstandardstandardstandardoptionaloptionalstandardstandard——standardstandardstandardoptional——————42017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV 4WDstandard—
2016Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV 4WD———————————standard———————42016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV 4WD——
2015————————————standard———————————
2014————————————standard———————————
2013————————————standard———————————
2012————————————standard———————————
2011————————————standard———————————

Technology & electrification

Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.

YearevBattery type
2026——
2025Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-IonLithium-Ion/Li-Ion
2024——
2023——
2022——
2021——
2020——
2019——
2018——
2017——
2016——
2015——
2014——
2013——
2012——
2011——

Model year reports

2026

Newest
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The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class enters the used market with a strong initial reliability assessment, boasting zero recalls and complaints.

2025

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The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class presents an excellent reliability picture with zero recalls or complaints reported.

2024

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The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and complaints reported.

2023

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The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls or complaints.

2022

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The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, bolstered by zero recalls and zero consumer complaints in NHTSA data.

2021

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The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints, pointing to excellent initial reliability.

2020

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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, with zero recalls and zero consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.

2019

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The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class presents a strong initial reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints, earning an 'Excellent' public verdict.

2018

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The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class presents a strong case for reliability, boasting an 'Excellent' public verdict and zero reported recalls or complaints.

2017

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The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, bolstered by a high public score.

2016

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The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and complaints, suggesting strong initial reliability.

2015

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The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class presents an average reliability picture, primarily due to a lack of comprehensive data.

2014

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The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints.

2013

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The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and zero complaints, suggesting a robust build and minimal owner-reported issues.

2012

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The 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class presents an excellent reliability record based on available data, with no recalls or complaints logged.

2011

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The 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and complaints, according to NHTSA data.

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?

Carfocal currently has 16 published GLE-Class reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class enters the used market with a strong initial reliability assessment, boasting zero recalls and complaints.

Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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Is the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 mercedes-benz gle-class enters the used market with a strong initial reliability assessment, boasting zero recalls and complaints. and the 2026 mercedes-benz gle-class, with its "excellent" public reliability rating and lack of initial reported issues, should hold its value well. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.

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What are common problems with the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?

Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.

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Years tracked
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Data sources
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