2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE trim levels explained
Base to top
$61,250
- 8 trims. $54,750 to $116,000.
- Base: 350 RWD. Top: AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe.
All 8 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 RWD | $54,750 | $1,050 | 2.0L 4cyl | 255 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 5 |
| GLE 350 4MATIC AWD | $57,250 | $1,050 | 2.0L 4cyl | 255 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 5 |
| GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | $62,500 | $1,050 | 3.0L 6cyl | 362 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ | $72,350 | $1,050 | 3.0L | 429 hp | AWD | N/A | 19 mpg | 5 |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe | $76,500 | $1,050 | 3.0L | 429 hp | AWD | N/A | 20 mpg | 5 |
| GLE 580 4MATIC AWD | $78,900 | $1,050 | 4.0L 8cyl | 483 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 5 |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ | $113,950 | $1,050 | 4.0L | 603 hp | AWD | N/A | 16 mpg | 5 |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe | $116,000 | $1,050 | 4.0L | 603 hp | AWD | N/A | 17 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
350 to GLE 350: +$2,500
350 RWD $54,750 to GLE 350 4MATIC AWD $57,250.
- Drivetrain: RWD to AWD.
No added standard equipment listed.
GLE 350 to GLE 450: +$5,250
GLE 350 4MATIC AWD $57,250 to GLE 450 4MATIC AWD $62,500.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 3.0L 6cyl.
- Power: 255 hp to 362 hp.
- MPG: 22 mpg to 23 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
GLE 450 to AMG GLE 53: +$9,850
GLE 450 4MATIC AWD $62,500 to AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ $72,350.
- Power: 362 hp to 429 hp.
- MPG: 23 mpg to 19 mpg.
No equipment data.
AMG GLE 53 to AMG GLE 53 Coupe: +$4,150
AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ $72,350 to AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe $76,500.
- MPG: 19 mpg to 20 mpg.
No equipment data.
AMG GLE 53 Coupe to GLE 580: +$2,400
AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe $76,500 to GLE 580 4MATIC AWD $78,900.
- Engine: 3.0L to 4.0L 8cyl.
- Power: 429 hp to 483 hp.
- MPG: 20 mpg to 19 mpg.
No equipment data.
GLE 580 to AMG GLE 63 S: +$35,050
GLE 580 4MATIC AWD $78,900 to AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ $113,950.
- Power: 483 hp to 603 hp.
- MPG: 19 mpg to 16 mpg.
No equipment data.
AMG GLE 63 S to AMG GLE 63 S Coupe: +$2,050
AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ $113,950 to AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe $116,000.
- MPG: 16 mpg to 17 mpg.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Leather seats: optional from 350 RWD, $54,750.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 350 RWD, $54,750.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from 350 RWD, $54,750.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: GLE 580 4MATIC AWD, $78,900. Optional from 350 RWD, $54,750.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 350 RWD, $54,750.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 350 RWD, $54,750.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: 350 RWD, $54,750.
- Third row: optional from 350 RWD, $54,750.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 350 RWD, $54,750.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: GLE 580 4MATIC AWD, $78,900. Optional from 350 RWD, $54,750.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: 350 RWD, $54,750.
- Heated rear seats: optional from 350 RWD, $54,750.
- Panoramic roof: optional from 350 RWD, $54,750.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | 350 RWD | GLE 350 4MATIC AWD | GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | GLE 580 4MATIC AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | O | O | O | O |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | O | O |
| 360 camera | O | O | O | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | O | O | O | O |
| Navigation | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | O | O | O | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | O | O | O | O |
| Panoramic roof | O | O | O | O |
No equipment data: AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: GLE 350 4MATIC AWD, $57,250.
- The most hp: AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+, 603 hp, $113,950.
- The best mpg: GLE 450 4MATIC AWD, 23 mpg, $62,500.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over: 4 trims. No price pairs.
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What this cannot tell you
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