2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE trim levels explained
Base to top
$70,900
- 10 trims. $62,250 to $133,150.
- Base: 350 RWD. Top: AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe.
All 10 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 RWD | $62,250 | $1,250 | 2.0L 4cyl | 255 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 to 7 |
| GLE 350 4MATIC AWD | $64,750 | $1,250 | 2.0L 4cyl | 255 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 5 to 7 |
| GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | $72,250 | $1,250 | 3.0L 6cyl | 375 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 to 7 |
| GLE 450e 4MATIC AWD | $72,250 | $1,250 | 2.0L 4cyl | 381 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| Coupe GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | $77,250 | $1,250 | 3.0L 6cyl | 375 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ | $90,000 | $1,250 | 3.0L | 429 hp | AWD | N/A | 20 mpg | 5 |
| GLE 580 4MATIC AWD | $90,000 | $1,250 | 4.0L 8cyl | 510 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 5 to 7 |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe | $92,150 | $1,250 | 3.0L | 429 hp | AWD | N/A | 20 mpg | 5 |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ | $131,800 | $1,250 | 4.0L | 603 hp | AWD | N/A | 17 mpg | 5 |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe | $133,150 | $1,250 | 4.0L | 603 hp | AWD | N/A | 16 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
350 to GLE 350: +$2,500
350 RWD $62,250 to GLE 350 4MATIC AWD $64,750.
- Drivetrain: RWD to AWD.
- MPG: 23 mpg to 22 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
GLE 350 to GLE 450: +$7,500
GLE 350 4MATIC AWD $64,750 to GLE 450 4MATIC AWD $72,250.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 3.0L 6cyl.
- Power: 255 hp to 375 hp.
- MPG: 22 mpg to 21 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
GLE 450 to Coupe GLE 450: +$5,000
GLE 450 4MATIC AWD $72,250 to Coupe GLE 450 4MATIC AWD $77,250.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Panoramic roof.
Coupe GLE 450 to AMG GLE 53: +$12,750
Coupe GLE 450 4MATIC AWD $77,250 to AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ $90,000.
- Power: 375 hp to 429 hp.
- MPG: 21 mpg to 20 mpg.
No equipment data.
AMG GLE 53 to GLE 580: $0
AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ $90,000 to GLE 580 4MATIC AWD $90,000.
- Engine: 3.0L to 4.0L 8cyl.
- Power: 429 hp to 510 hp.
- MPG: 20 mpg to 18 mpg.
No equipment data.
GLE 580 to AMG GLE 53 Coupe: +$2,150
GLE 580 4MATIC AWD $90,000 to AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe $92,150.
- Engine: 4.0L 8cyl to 3.0L.
- Power: 510 hp to 429 hp.
- MPG: 18 mpg to 20 mpg.
No equipment data.
AMG GLE 53 Coupe to AMG GLE 63 S: +$39,650
AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe $92,150 to AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ $131,800.
- Engine: 3.0L to 4.0L.
- Power: 429 hp to 603 hp.
- MPG: 20 mpg to 17 mpg.
No equipment data.
AMG GLE 63 S to AMG GLE 63 S Coupe: +$1,350
AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ $131,800 to AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe $133,150.
- MPG: 17 mpg to 16 mpg.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: GLE 580 4MATIC AWD, $90,000. Optional from 350 RWD, $62,250.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 350 RWD, $62,250.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from 350 RWD, $62,250.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: 350 RWD, $62,250.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 350 RWD, $62,250.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 350 RWD, $62,250.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: 350 RWD, $62,250.
- Third row: optional from 350 RWD, $62,250.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 350 RWD, $62,250.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: GLE 580 4MATIC AWD, $90,000. Optional from 350 RWD, $62,250.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: 350 RWD, $62,250.
- Heated rear seats: optional from 350 RWD, $62,250.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Coupe GLE 450 4MATIC AWD, $77,250. Optional from 350 RWD, $62,250.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | 350 RWD | GLE 350 4MATIC AWD | GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | Coupe GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | GLE 580 4MATIC AWD | GLE 450e 4MATIC AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | O | O | O | O | S | O |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| 360 camera | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | O | O | O | N | O | N |
| Navigation | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | O | O | O | O | S | O |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Panoramic roof | O | O | O | S | 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, $64,750.
- Plug-in hybrid: GLE 450e 4MATIC AWD, $72,250.
- The most hp: AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+, 603 hp, $131,800.
- The best mpg: 350 RWD, 23 mpg, $62,250.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 10 trims. Median change: +$825.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 RWD | $61,850 | $62,250 | +$400 |
| GLE 350 4MATIC AWD | $64,350 | $64,750 | +$400 |
| GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | $71,350 | $72,250 | +$900 |
| GLE 450e 4MATIC AWD | $71,350 | $72,250 | +$900 |
| Coupe GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | $76,400 | $77,250 | +$850 |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ | $89,200 | $90,000 | +$800 |
| GLE 580 4MATIC AWD | $89,200 | $90,000 | +$800 |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe | $92,150 | $92,150 | $0 |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ | $130,800 | $131,800 | +$1,000 |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe | $132,150 | $133,150 | +$1,000 |
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What this cannot tell you
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