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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE

The new GLE is very quiet and impeccably finished inside, and has firm, supportive seats. The uplevel GLE450 has a powerful 3.0-liter turbo six-cylinder engine that returned 20 mpg overall in our tests. The standard engine is a 255-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. The GLE rides comfortably, but its handling is rather dull. It comes with a new infotainment system with a wide display that houses the instrument panel and the center screen for the audio, phone, and navigation systems. These, along with some comfort settings, can be changed through the touch screen, touchpad, or steering-wheel, touch-sensitive controls. We found the system to be extremely distracting to use, even with the ability to use voice commands. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking are standard. A 4.0-liter V8 turbo engine that generates 603-hp in the GLE 63 S is new for 2021. Updates for 2022 include standard adaptive high-beam assist.

Market value
$62,250
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2026
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 3/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 9-speed
Category
Luxury midsized SUVs
Generation began
2020

Pricing

Original MSRP range
$62,250 - $133,150

Ratings

Road test score
78/100
Reliability
3/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
19 MPG
EPA highway
26 MPG
EPA combined
22 MPG
Tested city
13 MPG
Tested highway
29 MPG
Tested overall
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,405
Cruising range
455 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.3 sec
0-60 mph
6 sec
60-0 mph braking
132 ft
Avoidance speed
51.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
194 in
Width
77 in
Height
71 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Weight
5,145 lb
Maximum load
980 lb
Towing capacity
7,700 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
5 in
Front leg room
43 in
Rear head room
5 in
Rear leg room
32 in
Cargo volume
36.5 cu ft

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
6/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Mercedes-Benz

Most Mercedes-Benzes give their owners industry-leading comfort and technology. The cost of that experience is an expensive base price with expensive options and below-average reliability. The brand produces a wide variety of vehicles for the U.S., including coupes, station wagons, sedans, convertibles, and even two-seat sports cars. Its two- and three-row SUVs that we’ve tested have powerful engines and interiors that are roomy and quiet. Generally, Mercedes-Benz fit and finish, inside and out, is exceptional and helps justify prices. Mercedes-Benz’s EVs range from compact to large three-row SUVs. Across the lineup, controls for the complex climate and infotainment systems aren’t as intuitive as we find in other luxury vehicles. Like most European luxury brands, used Mercedes-Benzes can have expensive out-of-warranty repairs, although Consumer Reports has found used models with above-average reliability.

Vehicle ID: 38095 Updated: December 4, 2025

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