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Used 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is a midsize luxury SUV with five available trim levels: GLE 350, GLE 450, GLE 580, AMG GLE 53 and AMG GLE 63 S. All trim levels come standard with all-wheel drive (4Matic in Mercedes-Benz speak) with the exception of the GLE 350, which comes in your choice of rear- or all-wheel drive. All GLE models come standard with five-passenger seating but can be optioned with three rows to seat seven people, with the exception of the AMG GLE 63 S, which is five-passenger only.

GLE 350
Feature highlights for this base GLE include:

  • Turbocharged four-cylinder engine (255 hp)
  • LED headlights
  • 19-inch wheels
  • Power-adjustable, heated front seats
  • Keyless entry and push-button start
  • Power liftgate
  • Sunroof
  • Simulated leather upholstery (MB-Tex)
  • 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument panel
  • Integrated navigation system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
  • Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
  • Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)

GLE 450
Adds the following features:

  • Turbocharged six-cylinder (362 hp)
  • Wireless device charging
  • Multi-color ambient interior lighting

GLE 580
Ups performance and luxury with:

  • Turbocharged V8 (483 hp)
  • Adaptive air suspension (can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle)
  • 20-inch wheels
  • AMG Line styling package

AMG GLE 53
Focuses on performance with:

  • Turbocharged six-cylinder engine (429 hp)
  • Active LED headlights
  • 20-inch AMG wheels
  • Upgraded brakes
  • Sporty AMG exterior and interior trim

AMG GLE 63 S
Maximizes performance with:

  • Turbocharged V8 (603 hp)
  • 21-inch wheels
  • Electronic limited-slip differential (for enhanced traction)
  • More supportive seats with AMG badging

The GLE comes well equipped on its own, but Mercedes-Benz still offers an assortment of styling, comfort and technology options. Highlights include:

3rd-Row Seat package
Available for all trims except the AMG GLE 63 S:

  • Third-row seats
  • Upgraded second-row seats with power adjustment
  • Two USB-C ports in the third row

Driver Assistance Package Plus
Available on all trims, it adds a host of advanced driver aids, including:

  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Evasive steering assist (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
  • Speed limit assist (detects and displays posted speed limit signs on the instrument panel,  alerting you if the limit is exceeded)

Warmth and Comfort package
Available on all trims:

  • Rapid-heating front seats
  • Heated front armrests and upper door panels

Exterior Lighting package
Enhances nighttime visibility with:

  • Ultra-wide LED high beams
  • Automatic high-beam headlights

AMG Line Interior package
Adds a touch of sport to most GLE trims with:

  • Sport-themed interior accents
  • Sport front seats
  • Aluminum pedals
  • Sport steering wheel
  • Unique floor mats

Premium Package
Available on GLE 350 and 450 trims:

  • Upgraded audio system
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the GLE and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Household-type 115-volt power outlet

Other key stand-alone options include:

  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Leather or premium leather upholstery
  • Multicontour front seats with massage
  • Four-zone climate control

Which GLE-Class trim does Edmunds recommend?

For not a whole lot of extra money than the entry-level four-cylinder GLE, we'd strongly recommend the GLE 450. The 450 upgrades you to a strong and smooth six-cylinder engine that's also respectably fuel-efficient. To that we'd add the Premium package (premium audio system, surround-view camera) and the Driver Assistance Package Plus (an array of extra safety features).

Compare trims side-by-side

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Columbus, OH
Vehicle
GLE-Class GLE 350
GLE-Class GLE 350 4MATIC
GLE-Class GLE 450 4MATIC
GLE-Class AMG GLE 53
GLE-Class GLE 580 4MATIC
GLE-Class AMG GLE 63 S
Vehicle
GLE 350
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A
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GLE 350 4MATIC
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A
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GLE 450 4MATIC
3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A
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AMG GLE 53
3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 9A
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GLE 580 4MATIC
4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A
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AMG GLE 63 S
4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leather
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
optional
standard
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
255 hp @ 5,800 rpm
255 hp @ 5,800 rpm
362 hp @ 5,500 rpm
429 hp @ 6,100 rpm
483 hp @ 5,500 rpm
603 hp @ 5,750 rpm
Engine torque
273 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
273 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
369 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
384 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
516 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
627 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
3.0 l
3.0 l
4.0 l
4.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 6
inline 6
v8
v8
Transmission
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
255/50R19
255/50R19
255/50R19
275/50R20
275/50R20
275/45R21 (FRONT) 315/40R21 (REAR)
Wheel size
19 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.0-in
20 X 9.0-in
20 X 9.0-in
21 X 10.0-in (Front) 21 X 11.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
19 / 26 / 22 MPG
19 / 26 / 22 MPG
21 / 26 / 23 MPG
18 / 22 / 19 MPG
17 / 21 / 19 MPG
15 / 19 / 16 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
22.5 gal.
22.5 gal.
22.5 gal.
22.5 gal.
22.5 gal.
22.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
428 / 585 miles
428 / 585 miles
473 / 585 miles
405 / 495 miles
383 / 473 miles
338 / 428 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
39.4 ft.
39.4 ft.
39.4 ft.
39.4 ft.
39.4 ft.
Curb weight
4,608 lb.
4,718 lb.
5,013 lb.
5,082 lb.
5,280 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.5 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
84.9 in.
84.9 in.
84.9 in.
84.9 in.
84.9 in.
84.9 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
76.7 in.
76.7 in.
76.7 in.
79.3 in.
76.7 in.
79.4 in.
Height
70.7 in.
70.7 in.
70.7 in.
70.2 in.
70.7 in.
70.2 in.
Length
194.3 in.
194.3 in.
194.3 in.
194.4 in.
194.3 in.
195.0 in.
Wheelbase
117.9 in.
117.9 in.
117.9 in.
117.9 in.
117.9 in.
117.9 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
33.3 cu. ft.
33.3 cu. ft.
33.3 cu. ft.
33.3 cu. ft.
33.3 cu. ft.
33.3 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
Front Leg Room
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
59.3 in.
59.3 in.
59.3 in.
59.3 in.
59.3 in.
59.3 in.
Rear Head Room
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
36.9 in.
36.9 in.
36.9 in.
Rear Leg Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$63,893
$68,222
$72,628
$78,879
Not Available
Not Available
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.85
$0.91
$0.97
$1.05
Not Available
Not Available
Depreciation
$19,614
$19,963
$22,352
$24,515
Not Available
Not Available
Financing
$6,368
$6,543
$7,204
$8,244
Not Available
Not Available
Taxes & Fees
$2,277
$2,334
$2,552
$2,895
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel
$15,172
$15,172
$14,504
$17,551
Not Available
Not Available
Insurance
$4,179
$4,125
$4,359
$4,359
Not Available
Not Available
Maintenance
$7,944
$11,291
$12,863
$12,521
Not Available
Not Available
Repairs
$8,339
$8,794
$8,794
$8,794
Not Available
Not Available
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
White/Black Nappa, premium leather
Espresso Brown/Black, leather
Black, leather
Espresso Brown/Black, leatherette
Macchiato Beige/Black, leather
Tartufo/Black, leather
Black w/DINAMICA, leatherette/suede
Macchiato Beige/Black, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Black Nappa, premium leather
Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
White/Black Nappa, premium leather
Espresso Brown/Black, leather
Black, leather
Espresso Brown/Black, leatherette
Macchiato Beige/Black, leather
Tartufo/Black, leather
Black w/DINAMICA, leatherette/suede
Macchiato Beige/Black, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Black Nappa, premium leather
Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
White/Black Nappa, premium leather
Espresso Brown/Black, leather
Black, leather
Espresso Brown/Black, leatherette
Macchiato Beige/Black, leather
Tartufo/Black, leather
Black w/DINAMICA, leatherette/suede
Macchiato Beige/Black, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Black Nappa, premium leather
Black w/Red Contrast Topstitching, leatherette
Black, premium leather
Tartufo Brown/Black, premium leather
Classic Red/Black, premium leather
Black Exclusive, premium leather
Tartufo Brown/Black Exclusive, premium leather
Classic Red/Black Exclusive, premium leather
Black Exclusive w/Diamond Stitching, premium leather
Macchiato Beige Exclusive w/Diamond Stitching, premium leather
Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
Black, leather
Macchiato Beige/Black, leather
Black w/DINAMICA, leatherette/suede
Black Nappa, premium leather
Black Exclusive, premium leather
Tartufo Brown/Black Exclusive, premium leather
Classic Red/Black Exclusive, premium leather
Black Exclusive w/Diamond Stitching, premium leather
Macchiato Beige Exclusive w/Diamond Stitching, premium leather
Black Exclusive w/Grey Accents Exclusive, premium leather
Exterior
Polar White
Black
Lunar Blue Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Brilliant Blue Metallic
Emerald Green Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Polar White
Black
Lunar Blue Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Brilliant Blue Metallic
Emerald Green Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Polar White
Black
Lunar Blue Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Brilliant Blue Metallic
Emerald Green Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Polar White
Black
Lunar Blue Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Brilliant Blue Metallic
Emerald Green Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Polar White
Black
Lunar Blue Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Brilliant Blue Metallic
Emerald Green Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Polar White
Black
Lunar Blue Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Brilliant Blue Metallic
Emerald Green Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic
designo Cardinal Red Metallic