2018 GLE SUV Quick Reference Guide

Models & MSRP

  • Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (RWD) SUV                         $52,200
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC SUV                       $54,700
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE 550e 4MATIC SUV                      $66,700
  • Mercedes-AMG GLE 43 SUV                                   $67,750
  • Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 SUV                                   $102,550
  • Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S SUV                                $109,700

*Above price excludes $995 destination and delivery charge

Model Year Changes

  • AMG-Enhanced 3.0L V6 biturbo engine power increase to 385 hp (AMG GLE 43)

GLE Standard Feature Highlights

  • Heated front seats
  • KEYLESS-START
  • Remote start
  • 4G LTE WiFi
  • Rear view camera
  • Active Brake Assist
  • Auto-dimming rearview and driver-side mirrors
  • 5years of mbrace® services, with three new upgrade packages available
  • PRE-SAFE®
  • Crosswind Assist
  • Power folding mirrors with Mercedes-Benz logo projector

GLE 550e Standard Feature Highlights

  • COMAND® Navigation with 8" Color Display
  • Apple CarPlaytm and Android Auto
  • Harman/kardon LOGIC7® sound system
  • Lane Tracking Package
  • Blind Spot Assist
  • Lane Keeping Assist

AMG GLE 43 Standard Features

  • AMG-enhanced 3.0L V6 biturbo engine
  • AMG-enhanced  9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission
  • AMG Performance 4MATIC
  • AMG Sport Suspension based on AIRMATIC

AMG GLE 63 & AMG GLE 63 S Standard Feature Highlights – includes all above features, plus

  • Handcrafted AMG 5.5L V8 biturbo engine
  • AMG  SPEEDSHIFT®   PLUS 7G-TRONIC
  • Parking Pilot
  • Parking Package
  • Surround view system

Optional  Feature Highlights

  • Plug-In Hybrid
  • Parking Pilot
  • AIRMATIC® Package

Model Positioning

  • Third-generation design of the trend-setting luxury SUV that debuted as the M-Class in 1998.

At a Glance

 

GLE 350 SUV /
GLE 350 4MATIC SUV

GLE 550e 4MATIC SUV

AMG GLE 43 SUV

AMG GLE 63 SUV /
AMG GLE 63 S SUV

MSRP

$52,200 / $54,700

$66,700

$67,750

$102,550 / S: $109,700

Length

189.1”

189.7”

189.6”

191”

Width

84.3”

84.3”

84.3”

84.3”

Height

70.7”

70.7”

69.3”

69.4” / S: 69.3”

Wheelbase

114.8”

114.8”

114.8”

114.8”

Curb Weight (lbs)

4,652 / 4,784

5,490

4,987

5,203 / S: 5,225

 

Fuel Economy (city/hwy/comb)

 

18 / 23 / 20
4MATIC: 18 / 22 / 19

39 / 50 / 43
(MPGe hybrid mode) 20 / 23 / 21
(MPG only gasoline)

 

17 / 23 / 19

 

14 / 18 / 15
S: 14 / 18 / 15

Engine

3.5L V6

3.0L V6 biturbo w/ 85 kW e-motor

AMG-enhanced 3.0L V6 biturbo

Handcrafted AMG 5.5L V8 biturbo

Displacement

3,498 cc

2,996 cc

2,996 cc

5,461 cc

Drive Config.

Rear-Wheel Drive /
4MATIC All-Wheel Drive

4MATIC All-Wheel Drive

4MATIC All-Wheel Drive

4MATIC All-Wheel Drive

 

Performance

 

302 hp @ 5,500 – 6,250
273 lb-ft @ 3,500 – 5,250

436 hp @ 5,500 (combined)
479 lb-ft @ 1,600 – 4,000
(combined)

 

385 hp @ 5,500 - 6,000
384 lb-ft @ 2,000 – 4,200

550 hp @ 5,500
(S: 577 hp @ 5,500)
516 lb-ft @ 1,750 – 5,500
(S: 561 lb-ft @ 1,750 – 5,250)

Transmission

7G-TRONIC

7G-TRONIC

AMG-enhanced
9G-TRONIC

AMG SPEEDSHIFT® PLUS 7G-
TRONIC

0-60 mph (sec)

7.5

5.3

5.6

4.2 / S: 4.1

Electric motor

N/A

85 kW

N/A

N/A

Top speed (mph)

130 (electronically limited)

152 (80 in pure electric)

130 (electronically limited)

155 / S: 174
(electronically limited)

Main Competitors

BMW X5 xDrive 35i
Acura MDX Lexus RX 350