2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE trim levels explained
Base to top
$63,000
- 8 trims. $57,700 to $120,700.
- Base: 350 RWD. Top: AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe.
All 8 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 RWD | $57,700 | $1,150 | 2.0L 4cyl | 255 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 5 |
| GLE 350 4MATIC AWD | $60,200 | $1,150 | 2.0L 4cyl | 255 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
| GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | $66,450 | $1,150 | 3.0L 6cyl | 362 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 5 |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ | $76,950 | $1,150 | 3.0L | 429 hp | AWD | N/A | 19 mpg | 5 |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe | $81,200 | $1,150 | 3.0L | 429 hp | AWD | N/A | 19 mpg | 5 |
| GLE 580 4MATIC AWD | $83,850 | $1,150 | 4.0L 8cyl | 483 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 5 |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ | $120,000 | $1,150 | 4.0L | 603 hp | AWD | N/A | 17 mpg | 5 |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe | $120,700 | $1,150 | 4.0L | 603 hp | AWD | N/A | 17 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
350 to GLE 350: +$2,500
350 RWD $57,700 to GLE 350 4MATIC AWD $60,200.
- Drivetrain: RWD to AWD.
- MPG: 22 mpg to 21 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
GLE 350 to GLE 450: +$6,250
GLE 350 4MATIC AWD $60,200 to GLE 450 4MATIC AWD $66,450.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 3.0L 6cyl.
- Power: 255 hp to 362 hp.
- MPG: 21 mpg to 22 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
GLE 450 to AMG GLE 53: +$10,500
GLE 450 4MATIC AWD $66,450 to AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ $76,950.
- Power: 362 hp to 429 hp.
- MPG: 22 mpg to 19 mpg.
No equipment data.
AMG GLE 53 to AMG GLE 53 Coupe: +$4,250
AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ $76,950 to AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe $81,200.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
AMG GLE 53 Coupe to GLE 580: +$2,650
AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe $81,200 to GLE 580 4MATIC AWD $83,850.
- Engine: 3.0L to 4.0L 8cyl.
- Power: 429 hp to 483 hp.
- MPG: 19 mpg to 18 mpg.
No equipment data.
GLE 580 to AMG GLE 63 S: +$36,150
GLE 580 4MATIC AWD $83,850 to AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ $120,000.
- Power: 483 hp to 603 hp.
- MPG: 18 mpg to 17 mpg.
No equipment data.
AMG GLE 63 S to AMG GLE 63 S Coupe: +$700
AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ $120,000 to AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe $120,700.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: GLE 580 4MATIC AWD, $83,850. Optional from 350 RWD, $57,700.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 350 RWD, $57,700.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from 350 RWD, $57,700.
- 360 camera: optional from 350 RWD, $57,700.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 350 RWD, $57,700.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 350 RWD, $57,700.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: 350 RWD, $57,700.
- Third row: optional from 350 RWD, $57,700.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 350 RWD, $57,700.
- Premium audio: optional from 350 RWD, $57,700.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: 350 RWD, $57,700.
- Heated rear seats: optional from 350 RWD, $57,700.
- Panoramic roof: optional from 350 RWD, $57,700.
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 | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | O | O |
| 360 camera | O | O | O | N |
| 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 | N |
| 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, $60,200.
- The most hp: AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+, 603 hp, $120,000.
- The best mpg: 350 RWD, 22 mpg, $57,700.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+.
- Dropped: 450 Crossover 4MATIC, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC SUV, AMG GLE 53 Crossover 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 63 S Crossover 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC SUV.
- Carried over with a price: 6 trims. Median change: +$2,625.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 RWD | $56,150 | $57,700 | +$1,550 |
| GLE 350 4MATIC AWD | $58,650 | $60,200 | +$1,550 |
| GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | $63,950 | $66,450 | +$2,500 |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe | $78,450 | $81,200 | +$2,750 |
| GLE 580 4MATIC AWD | $80,900 | $83,850 | +$2,950 |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe | $117,850 | $120,700 | +$2,850 |
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