2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

    New from

    $136,600 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.6 - 13 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

    Last updated Jul 03, 2025

    The new Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is a SUV Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $136,600 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $273,300 for the Mercedes-amg S.

    There are 5 variants of the GLE available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2025.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo (198kW/550Nm), 3.0L turbo (270kW/750Nm), 3.0L turbo (320kW/520Nm) and 4.0L turbo (450kW/850Nm). All variants feature 9-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2026 GLE is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    92.65 - 188.59 kW/t
    79.97 kW/t
    223.72 kW/t
    Boot Space
    630 litres
    258 litres
    835 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.58 - 12.99 L/100km
    1.6 L/100km
    12.99 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    654 - 1,288 km
    654 km
    1,288 km
    Price
    $136,600 - $273,300
    $97,779
    $376,300
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 2 years
    New this year
    7 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

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    2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Price

    Night Edition

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$139,900

    Edition 7

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$141,800

    Mercedes-AMG

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$184,100

    Mercedes-AMG S

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    4.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$273,300
    *excl. on-roads

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    2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Specs

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    Base

    • 360 view camera
      • 3d Enhanced View
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 9
    • Ambient lighting
      • Colour Selection
      • Reactive Lighting
      • Wrap Around
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Driving Pattern Monitor
      • Emergency Driver Intervention System
      • Includes Junction Crossing
      • Includes Junction Turning
      • Includes Oncoming Collision Avoidance
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 7
      • Object Avoidance
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering
      • Programmable Distance
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • System Power (w): 590
      • Touch Screen
    • Audio zones
      • Number Of Zones: 2
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Highway Assist
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Traffic Jam Assist
      • Traffic Sign Response
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Cruise control
      • Acc Linked To Mapping
      • Acc Linked To Mapping - City
      • Acc Linked To Mapping - Corner Reaction
      • Acc Linked To Mapping - Highway Exit
      • Acc Linked To Mapping - Junction React
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Includes Augmented Reality
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Roller Control
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Television
      • Touch Pad Control
      • Touch Screen
    • Distance & object sensing technology
      • Lidar Sensor
      • Millimetre-wave Sensor
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Door sill protector
      • Illuminated
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Transmission
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Supplier: Other
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 48.0
      • Max Wireless Charging Kw: 0.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 0.90
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Integrated Starter Generator
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 200
      • Motor Location: Front
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 20.4
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 15.0
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 48
    • Embedded infotainment user interface
      • Number Of Months Of Online Services: 36
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
    • Glass roof
      • Sunshade Type: Electric
    • Head rests
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Fore & Aft Adjustment
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Fog Light Function
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Matrix
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Logo Projection
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 42.3
      • Headroom Front: 1074
      • Headroom Rear (in): 40.4
      • Headroom Rear: 1027
      • Hip Room Front (in): 60.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1545
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 59.8
      • Hip Room Rear: 1520
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1506
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.3
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1482
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Brakes
      • Activates Steering
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood & Synthetic Leather
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Includes Augmented Reality
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 36
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking assistance
      • Automatic Braking Whilst Parking
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Includes Braking
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Remote Folding
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote services
      • Find My Car
      • Geo Fencing
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 36
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Speed Alert
      • Theft Alert
      • Tow Away Alert
      • Vehicle Diagnostics
      • Vehicle Start
    • Responsive suspension
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 269
      • Maximum Power Kw: 198
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 550
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 4200
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1800
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Burmester
      • Number Of: 13
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Touch Controls
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Breakdown Assistance
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Tracker System
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Engine Heater
    • Voice activating system
      • Ai Powered
      • Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer's Own
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty battery - total
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty battery
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty electric systems - total
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty electric systems
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Wifi network
      • Connectivity Type: Embedded Sim Card
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Night Edition

    Adds to Base:
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Car sharing
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 36
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Step
      • Type: Platform
    Removes from Base:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Responsive suspension
      • Type: Mechanical

    Edition 7

    Adds to Night Edition:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Responsive suspension
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
    • Third row seats
      • Folds Electrically
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bucket
    Removes from Night Edition:
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Brakes
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Step
      • Type: Platform

    Mercedes-AMG

    Adds to Edition 7:
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Brakes
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 435
      • Maximum Power Kw: 320
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 520
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5800
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 2200
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Inflatable
    • Sport exhaust pipe
      • Driver Controlled Valve Flap
    • Step
      • Type: Platform
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Interactive
    Removes from Edition 7:
    • Car sharing
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 36
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Responsive suspension
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 269
      • Maximum Power Kw: 198
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 550
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 4200
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1800
    • Third row seats
      • Folds Electrically
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bucket

    Mercedes-AMG S

    Adds to Mercedes-AMG:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Side Doors
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 250
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 21.8
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 16.0
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Thigh Support Type: Electric
      • Type: Sports
      • Ventilated
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 612
      • Maximum Power Kw: 450
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 850
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5750
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 2500
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Suede & Leather
    • Ventilation system
      • Ion Filtering
      • Fragrance Diffuser
    Removes from Mercedes-AMG:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 200
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 20.4
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 15.0
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Type: Bucket
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 435
      • Maximum Power Kw: 320
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 520
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5800
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 2200
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
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    2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Dimensions

    1797mm
    1947mm
    4924mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Towing Capacity

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    2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 4 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 and uses 6.6L 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 and uses 13L 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-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel6.6 L/100km
    3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel7.4 L/100km
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    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.

    2026 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 $136,600.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Mercedes-AMG S that starts from $273,300.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Night Edition, Edition 7, 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 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.