Which year to buy
Best bet2018Fewest serious problems: 0.5× usual
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
2027 GLE trims
| AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ | GLE350 4MATIC | GLE450 4MATIC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple CarPlay | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Android Auto | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless phone charging | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Head-up display | Standard | No | Optional |
| Heated front seats | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Ventilated front seats | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Heated rear seats | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Heated steering wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather seats | Standard | No | Optional |
| Remote start | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof or moonroof | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panoramic roof | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Power liftgate or tailgate | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-spot warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Features from Mercedes-Benz's 2027 equipment guide ("Optional": a package or option adds it); base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Mercedes-Benz reports it. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 248–375 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo + supercharged, 375–429 hp 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 510–603 hp | AWD, RWD | 17–23 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 9 | Forward collision avoidance (3) | — |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255–381 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo + supercharged, 375–429 hp 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 510–603 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–23 mpg | — | 2 | 28 | Engine (7) | — |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 248–255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375–429 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo + supercharged, 375–429 hp 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 510–603 hp | AWD, RWD | 16–24 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 50 | Unknown or other (12) | — |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl, 362–429 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 362–429 hp 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 483–603 hp | AWD, RWD | 17–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 32 | Power train (9) | — |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl, 362–429 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo mild hybrid, 362–429 hp 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 483–603 hp | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 16–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 8 | 70 | Engine (21) | — |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | 16–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 10 | 89 | Engine (38) | — |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 362 hp 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 483 hp | 4WD, RWD | 19–22 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 123 | Engine (44) | — |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 250–436 hp 5.5L 8-cyl turbo, 550–577 hp | 4WD | 14–20 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 34 | Structure (10) | — |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 250–436 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 302 hp 5.5L 8-cyl turbo, 550–577 hp | 4WD, RWD | 15–21 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 56 | Power train (10) | — |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 329–436 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 302 hp 5.5L 8-cyl turbo, 550–577 hp | 4WD, RWD | 15–21 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 75 | Unknown or other (18) | — |
| 2016 | 2.1L 4-cyl turbo diesel, 200 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 250–436 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel, 250–436 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 302 hp 5.5L 8-cyl turbo, 550–577 hp | 4WD, RWD | 15–25 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 107 | Fuel/propulsion system (22) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Wireless Apple CarPlayApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayPower liftgateLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE SUV N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 9 |
| 2026 | MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV N/A RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 9 |
| 2026 | MERCEDES-BENZ GLE PHEV SUV PHEV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 6 | 49 |
| 2024 | Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 6 | 49 |
| 2024 | Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 5 | 37 |
| 2024 | Mercedes-Benz GLE PHEV SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 2 | 30 |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 31 |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 31 |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 31 |
| 2022 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | No | 11 | 63 |
| 2022 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV RWD | 5 | Standard | No | 11 | 63 |
| 2022 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 11 | 63 |
| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz GLE Class SUV RWD | 5 | Standard | No | 22 | 84 |
| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz GLE Class SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | No | 22 | 83 |
| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 22 | 84 |
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 36 | 123 |
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV RWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 36 | 123 |
| 2019 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 6 | 34 |
| 2019 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 6 | 34 |
| 2019 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 6 | 27 |
| 2019 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe SUV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 6 | 27 |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 9 | 56 |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 9 | 56 |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 9 | 56 |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe 4 DR 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 9 | 56 |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class PHEV SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 9 | 56 |
| 2018 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class PHEV SUV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 9 | 56 |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 12 | 75 |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 12 | 75 |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 12 | 75 |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe 4 DR 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 12 | 75 |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid SUV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 12 | 75 |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 12 | 75 |
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 18 | 107 |
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 18 | 107 |
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe SUV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 18 | 107 |
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 18 | 107 |
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid SUV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 18 | 107 |
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 18 | 107 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | AMG GLE53 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg | 20 |
| 2026 | AMG GLE53 4matic Plus Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg | 20 |
| 2026 | AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2026 | AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2026 | GLE350 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2026 | GLE350 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2026 | GLE450 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg | 21 |
| 2026 | GLE450 4matic (coupe) | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg | 21 |
| 2026 | GLE580 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2025 | AMG GLE53 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg | 20 |
| 2025 | AMG GLE53 4matic Plus Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg | 20 |
| 2025 | AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2025 | AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2025 | GLE350 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2025 | GLE350 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2025 | GLE450 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg | 21 |
| 2025 | GLE450 4matic (coupe) | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg | 21 |
| 2025 | GLE450e 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2025 | GLE580 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2024 | AMG GLE53 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg | 20 |
| 2024 | AMG GLE53 4matic Plus Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg | 20 |
| 2024 | AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2024 | AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2024 | GLE350 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2024 | GLE350 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2024 | GLE450 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2024 | GLE580 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2023 | AMG GLE53 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 19 |
| 2023 | AMG GLE53 4matic Plus Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 19 |
| 2023 | AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2023 | AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2023 | GLE350 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2023 | GLE350 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2023 | GLE450 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2023 | GLE580 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2022 | AMG GLE53 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 19 |
| 2022 | AMG GLE53 4matic Plus Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 19 |
| 2022 | AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2022 | AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2022 | GLE350 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2022 | GLE350 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2022 | GLE450 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, SIDI; Mild Hybrid Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Mild Hybrid; Gas Particulate Filter |
22 |
| 2022 | GLE580 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2021 | AMG GLE53 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 19 |
| 2021 | AMG GLE53 4matic Plus Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 20 |
| 2021 | AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2021 | AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2021 | GLE350 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2021 | GLE350 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2021 | GLE450 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2021 | GLE580 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2020 | GLE350 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2020 | GLE350 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2020 | GLE450 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2020 | GLE580 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2019 | AMG GLE43 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2019 | AMG GLE43 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2019 | AMG GLE63 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 14 |
| 2019 | AMG GLE63 S | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2019 | AMG GLE63 S Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2019 | GLE400 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2018 | AMG GLE43 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2018 | AMG GLE43 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2018 | AMG GLE63 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2018 | AMG GLE63 S | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2018 | AMG GLE63 S Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2018 | GLE350 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2018 | GLE350 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI; FFV |
19 |
| 2018 | GLE550e 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2017 | AMG GLE43 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2017 | AMG GLE43 4matic Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2017 | AMG GLE63 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2017 | AMG GLE63 S | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2017 | AMG GLE63 S Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2017 | GLE350 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2017 | GLE350 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI; FFV |
19 |
| 2017 | GLE400 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2017 | GLE550e 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2016 | AMG GLE63 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2016 | AMG GLE63 S | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2016 | AMG GLE63 S Coupe | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2016 | GLE300 d 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 2.1 L, Diesel, Turbo | 24 |
| 2016 | GLE350 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2016 | GLE350 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI; FFV |
19 |
| 2016 | GLE350 d 4matic | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo | 25 |
| 2016 | GLE400 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2016 | GLE450 AMG Coupe | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2016 | GLE550e 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.