Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz GLE

Price $67,100 – $119,400
Fuel consumption 10.3 – 17.3 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 74%(view ratings)
Similar to the GLC, the mid-sized GLE is available in both SUV and Coupe variants. While the plug-in hybrid system no longer appears on the menu, four hearty gasoline engines remain, from the 329-horsepower V6 to the 577-horsepower AMG V8. All versions come standard with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The interior offers comfortable seating for five or more than 2000 litres of cargo room behind the first row. A next-generation GLE is coming soon for 2020.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 74%
Fuel economy 4/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 10/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 8/10

What's new in 2019

N/A

Pros

  • Good towing capacity
  • Powerful engines
  • Greener image (GLE 550e)
  • Meticulous cabin finish

Cons

  • Questionable practicality (GLE Coupe)
  • Fuel-hungry (V8 engines)
  • Unpromising resale value
  • Nothing good to say about the COMAND system

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