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Mercedes-Benz GLE gets a $12,000 price cut, loses some equipment
The Mercedes-Benz GLE has received a price cut to its entry-level variant, but it's still $35,000 more than just four years ago.
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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Used from
$134,574 excl. on-roads
7.7
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Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year
Fuel Efficiency
6.6 - 13 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Last updated Dec 18, 2024Mercedes-Benz’s second-best selling vehicle in Australia, the GLE, is getting a fresh look and more power… and a much higher base price.
Originally set to arrive in August, the facelifted GLE range is instead going on sale in November alongside the related GLS, which has also been treated to a mid-life update.
All models now feature 48V mild-hybrid technology, with the petrol-powered GLE 450 gaining 10kW of power in the process and the diesel GLE 300d and GLE 450d an extra 18kW and 27kW, respectively.
All offer an electric boost of 15kW and 200Nm for brief periods, courtesy of the integrated starter generator.
Pricing is up by over $25,000 for diesel GLE SUV models, but Mercedes-Benz says it has “significantly” upgraded their standard equipment list.
To that end, all GLE models now come standard with multi-beam LED headlights, a 13-speaker Burmester 590W Burmester sound system, panoramic sunroof, and a head-up display, among other features.
All non-AMG models also come with a mandatory AMG Line exterior package. The company also says it has simplified option packages.
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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $144,900 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $166,900 |
Mercedes-AMG
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $179,900 |
AMG Night Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $134,574 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $149,969 |
| 2.9L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $157,969 |
Mercedes-AMG S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $266,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Specs
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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Dimensions
1797mm
1947mm
4924mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Exterior
All updated GLE and GLE Coupe range gets new front bumpers, and updated LED headlight and tail light signatures. There are also new-look alloy wheels.
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Interior
Inside the GLE range gets the latest generation of MBUX infotainment, with a 12.3-inch touchscreen featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto which sits alongside a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
The “Hey Mercedes” voice assistant has been improved and is capable of learning using online services.
Other interior changes on regular GLE models include a new steering wheel with touch-sensitive buttons, as well as chrome dash highlights.
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Safety Rating
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking with junction and cross-traffic assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane departure warning
- Traffic sign recognition
- Safe exit warning
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
- Driver’s knee bag
- Surround-view camera
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Fuel Economy
Mercedes-Benz hasn’t yet released local fuel economy figures for the updated GLE range. However, the mechanically unchanged AMG GLE 53 has already been rated at 9.4L/100km on the combined cycle (9.3L/100km as a Coupe) and the AMG GLE 63 S at 12.4L/100km (12.6L/100km as a Coupe).
| Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.6 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?
Servicing is required every 12 months or 25,000km, except in the GLE 63 S which has 12-month/20,000km intervals.
Mercedes-Benz offers three-, four- and five-year servicing plans, which cost $3620, $4920 and $7225, respectively.
AMG models are more expensive to service. The three-, four- and five-year plans cost $3815, $5425 and $7650 in the AMG GLE 53, and $4155, $5355 and $6195 in the AMG GLE 63 S.
How does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class drive?
Our expert take on Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class drivability.
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz is offered with a choice of two diesel and three petrol engines.
The GLE 300d uses a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine producing 198kW of power and 550Nm of torque.
The GLE 450d uses a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel inline-six producing 270kW and 750Nm.
The GLE 450 Coupe uses a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol inline-six with 280kW and 500Nm.
AMG GLE 53 models also use a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol inline-six, albeit with 320kW and 560Nm, while AMG GLE 63 S models use a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 with 450kW and 850Nm.
All models come standard with a nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the AMG Night Edition that starts from $134,574.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Mercedes-AMG S that starts from $266,900.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: AMG Night Edition, Base, Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-AMG S.
The largest Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the AMG Night Edition which measures 1947mm wide, 4924mm in length and sits 1797mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Mercedes-AMG S which has 450kW of power from its 4.0L 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 Mercedes-AMG S which weighs 3120 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.