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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Used from
$107,100 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
6.9 - 12.4 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is a SUV Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $107,100 for the Base variant and topping out at $230,400 for the Mercedes-amg S.
There are 3 variants of the GLE available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2021.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/500Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (270kW/500Nm), 2.9L turbo diesel common rail (243kW/700Nm) and 4.0L turbo petrol direct injection (450kW/850Nm). All variants feature 9-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2021 GLE was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
84.39 - 188.59 kW/t
76.91 kW/t
206.19 kW/t
Boot Space
630 litres
176 litres
810 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.9 - 12.35 L/100km
2.1 L/100km
14.29 L/100km
Vehicle Range
685 - 1,232 km
593 km
1,324 km
Price
$107,100 - $230,400
$73,013
$357,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km
100,000 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
New this year - 2 years
New this year
7 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $107,100 |
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $112,500 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $119,100 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $124,900 |
| 2.9L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $126,200 |
| 2.9L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $132,300 |
Mercedes-AMG
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $159,700 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $167,100 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $166,336 |
Mercedes-AMG S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $220,600 |
| 4.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $230,400 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Specs
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Dimensions
1797mm
1947mm
4924mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Base with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6.9L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the Mercedes-AMG S with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 12.4L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.9 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 9.1 L/100km |
| 2.9L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
You should service your GLE at your authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the GLE's warranty.
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Base that starts from $107,100.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Mercedes-AMG S that starts from $230,400.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-AMG S.
The largest Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Base which measures 1947mm wide, 4924mm in length and sits 1797mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Mercedes-AMG S which has 450kW of power from its 4.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is built in USA and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Mercedes-AMG S which weighs 3120 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.