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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE trim levels explained

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$61,250

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350 RWD$54,750GLE 350 4MATIC AWD$57,250GLE 450 4MATIC AWD$62,500AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+$72,350AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe$76,500GLE 580 4MATIC AWD$78,900AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+$113,950AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe$116,000
8 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 8 trims

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
350 RWD$54,750$1,0502.0L 4cyl255 hpRWD9-speed automatic22 mpg5
GLE 350 4MATIC AWD$57,250$1,0502.0L 4cyl255 hpAWD9-speed automatic22 mpg5
GLE 450 4MATIC AWD$62,500$1,0503.0L 6cyl362 hpAWD9-speed automatic23 mpg5
AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+$72,350$1,0503.0L429 hpAWDN/A19 mpg5
AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe$76,500$1,0503.0L429 hpAWDN/A20 mpg5
GLE 580 4MATIC AWD$78,900$1,0504.0L 8cyl483 hpAWD9-speed automatic19 mpg5
AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+$113,950$1,0504.0L603 hpAWDN/A16 mpg5
AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe$116,000$1,0504.0L603 hpAWDN/A17 mpg5

What changes at each step

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE: features by trim
Feature350 RWDGLE 350 4MATIC AWDGLE 450 4MATIC AWDGLE 580 4MATIC AWD
Leather seatsOOOO
Heated front seatsSSSS
Heated steering wheelOOOO
360 cameraOOOS
Blind spot warningSSSS
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSSS
Power liftgate or trunkSSSS
Third rowOOOO
NavigationSSSS
Premium audioOOOS
Remote startSSSS
Heated rear seatsOOOO
Panoramic roofOOOO

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.

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

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