2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV Trims Comparison

GLE 350 and GLE 350 4Matic
Starts off the GLE lineup with:

• Turbocharged four-cylinder engine (255 hp, 295 lb-ft)
• 19-inch wheels
• Heated, power-adjustable front seats
• Power liftgate
• Sunroof
• Synthetic leather upholstery (MB-Tex)
• 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
• 12.3-inch digital instrument panel
• Integrated navigation system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• Wireless smartphone charging
• Dual-zone climate control
• LED headlights

Every GLE also comes with these driver assist features:

• Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
• Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the GLE and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
• Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
• Automatic high beams
• Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

GLE 450 4Matic
The GLE 450 has the same features as the GLE 350 but comes with a more powerful turbocharged six-cylinder engine (375 hp, 369 lb-ft).

GLE 450e 4Matic
The GLE 450e is a plug-in hybrid. It swaps the GLE 450's V6 for a turbocharged four-cylinder and hybrid componentry and produces a total system output of 381 hp. The EPA says the GLE 450e can drive 49 miles on a single charge, but in our testing we found it capable of going nearly 60 miles on a single charge.

GLE 580 4Matic
Ups performance and luxury with:

• Turbocharged V8 (510 hp, 538 lb-ft)
• Adaptive air suspension (adjusts to improve ride comfort and handling; can also raise or lower the vehicle's ride height)
• 20-inch wheels
• Ventilated front seats
• Burmester premium audio system

AMG GLE 53 4Matic
Focuses on performance and adds luxury touches with:

• Turbocharged six-cylinder engine (429 hp, 413 lb-ft)
• 20-inch AMG wheels
• Upgraded brakes
• Sporty AMG exterior and interior trim
• AMG performance exhaust system
• Leather upholstery
• Burmester surround-sound system
• Panoramic sunroof

AMG GLE 63 S
Maximizes performance and builds on the AMG GLE 53's features with:

• Turbocharged V8 (603 hp, 627 lb-ft)
• 21-inch wheels
• Electronic limited-slip rear differential (for enhanced traction)
• Heated and cooled cupholders
• Head-up display
• Active headlights
• Massaging front seats
• Air-balance package (air purification plus fragrance)

The GLE is also offered with a wide range of options packages. Highlights include:

3rd-Row Seat package

• Third-row seats
• Upgraded second-row seats with power adjustment

Driver Assistance package

• 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 assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)

Warmth and Comfort package

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

Exclusive Trim package

• Ventilated front seats
• Burmester premium sound system

Pinnacle Trim package

• Features from the Exclusive Trim package
• Upgraded front seats with ventilation and massage
• Air balance package (air purification plus fragrance)
• Rapid heating front seats
• Head-up display
• MBUX interior voice assistant

Other key stand-alone options include:

• Premium leather upholstery
• Four-zone climate control
• Trailer hitch
• Heated rear seats
• Power soft-closing doors
• Trailer maneuvering assist system