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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
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Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
6.6 - 9.1 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Last updated Sep 20, 2025The new Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $99,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $170,800 for the Base.
There are 4 variants of the GLE available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2025.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo (198kW/550Nm), 3.0L turbo (270kW/750Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (198kW/550Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (270kW/750Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (270kW/500Nm) and 2.9L turbo diesel common rail (243kW/700Nm). All variants feature 9-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2026 GLE is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Price
Base
Amg Night Edition
Night Edition
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $139,900 |
Edition 7
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $141,800 |
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Specs
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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Base with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo and uses 6.6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 9.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.9 L/100km |
2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.6 L/100km |
3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 9.1 L/100km |
2.9L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km |
3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.4 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Base that starts from $99,900.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Base that starts from $170,800.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Amg Night Edition, Night Edition and Edition 7.
The largest Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Base which measures 1947mm wide, 4924mm in length and sits 1797mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Base which has 270kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is built in USA and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Base which weighs 3070 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.