Compare 2026 vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE | 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE |
Engine |
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| 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 2.0L Turbo I-4 |
Horsepower |
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| 255 hp | 255 hp |
MPG (City/Highway) |
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| 21/28 * | 21/28 * |
Power Rear-Side Window Sunshades |
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| Available | Not available |
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE
Serving Vienna VA
The midsize Mercedes-Benz GLE crossover SUV is the exclusive luxury model that rises to meet every expectation you hold for your next vehicle. In 2026, the GLE is a mid-generation model, and it is identical to its 2025 counterpart. There are seven trim levels with six well-engineered powertrains.
Performance
The first two of the GLE’s seven trim levels for 2025 and 2026 are available with a 255-horsepower, turbo four-cylinder engine. The GLE 450 4MATIC® has a 375-horsepower, turbo six-cylinder engine and standard 4MATIC® all-wheel drive. The GLE 450e 4MATIC® pairs an electric motor with a turbo four-cylinder engine. This plug-in hybrid system puts out 381 horsepower and has a 49-mile range. The GLE 580 4MATIC® features an adaptive air suspension and a 510-horsepower, turbo V8 unit. If you choose the AMG® GLE 53 4MATIC®, your SUV will have a 429-horsepower, turbo six-cylinder unit. A 603-horsepower, turbo V8 system with an electronically limited-slip rear differential is included in the top AMG® GLE 63 S 4MATIC® trim level.
Appearance
The Mercedes-Benz GLE has a confident, elite design with a tall, arched roof and powerful contours sweeping across the sides. A pair of pronounced creases accent the hood. On the nose, the grille has a cropped, A-frame shape with a stardust mesh pattern. The grille is bisected by a segmented, horizontal crossbar that holds the large brand emblem. The headlights flare outward slightly and show off both segmented and solid LED light bars. Available exterior features are soft-close doors, a trailer hitch, up to 21-inch wheels, active headlights, and more.
Features
The three-row GLE is loaded with premium features across all trim levels. Some of its features include a fragrance and air purification system, a surround-view camera, massaging front seats, heated seats, parking sensors, a 12.3-inch MBUX display screen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, heated and cooled cupholders, a head-up display, automated parking assistance, leather upholstery, a premium sound system, forward collision mitigation, a driver attention alert, a blind-spot warning system and several additional features.
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* EPA estimated fuel economy. Compare the estimated mpg to the estimated mpg of other vehicles. You may get different mileage depending on how fast you drive, weather conditions and trip length. Your actual highway mileage will probably be less than the highway estimate.