Mercedes-Benz GLE
The GLE is Mercedes-Benz's three-row midsize SUV, available either in standard configuration or in a coupe body style. Under the hood, the options are numerous, including 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines, a plug-in hybrid system enabling an electric range of 80 km, as well as sporty AMG models. With power output ranging from 255 to 603 horsepower, there's plenty to choose from! For 2026, the V8-powered GLE 580, already available in the U.S., joins the lineup.
Mercedes-Benz GLE
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$82,900 (2025) |
| Fees | CA$3,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,560/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | N/A |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 255 hp @ 5,800 rpm (190 kW) |
| Torque | 295 lb·ft @ 2,000 – 3,200 rpm (400 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 20 hp (15 kW) |
| Torque | 148 lb·ft (201 N·m) |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | N/A |
| Voltage | 48 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Mid-size luxury SUV |
| Assembly | Tuscaloosa, AL, US |
| Generation | 4 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 12.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.2 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 787 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 255 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Head-up display | optional |
| Surround-view camera | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack-and-pinion, electromechanical assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, double wishbones |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P275/50R20 |
| Rear tires | P275/50R20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,924 mm (194″) |
| Width | 2,010 mm (79″) |
| Height | 1,797 mm (71″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm (118″) |
| Weight | 2,285 kg (5,038 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 1,075 l and 2,055 l |
| Fuel tank | 85 l (19 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 3,493 kg (7,701 lb, with towing package) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.1 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.5 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 209 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 40 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 4/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 70%(view ratings) |