Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV Models, Specs & Features

What's New in 2026?

Outside, a bold new grille, available darkened or illuminated, joins a redesigned front end, Star-motif daytime running lamps and taillamps, new wheel designs from 19 to 22 inches, and the new AMG® Line Plus package with sport seats. Inside, the standard MBUX® Superscreen unites a driver display and two touchscreens under one sweeping glass surface, powered by the 4th-generation MBUX® built on the Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS) with AI-based voice assistance and over-the-air updates. Engines have been refreshed across the lineup, including the new AMG® GLE 53 HYBRID plug-in with 577 combined horsepower and up to 43 miles of all-electric driving, and the AMG® GLE 63 S, whose handcrafted 4.0L V8 biturbo with hybrid assist now makes 603 horsepower. Stop by Mercedes-Benz of Bellevue in Bellevue to see everything the 2026 GLE has to offer.

Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV Model Lineup

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV continues to define the midsize luxury SUV segment, combining spacious comfort, intelligent technology, and confident performance in one sophisticated package. Available in GLE 350 4MATIC®, GLE 450 4MATIC®, AMG® GLE 53 HYBRID, and AMG® GLE 63 S 4MATIC+® models, each builds on Mercedes-Benz's heritage with increasingly powerful engines and premium features. The GLE 350 and GLE 450 pair mild hybrid turbocharged engines with a smooth-shifting 9G-TRONIC® 9-speed automatic transmission, while the AMG® models step up to plug-in hybrid and V8 power with AMG® Performance 4MATIC+® all-wheel drive. Each GLE SUV seats up to 5 passengers while the GLE 450 4MATIC® has an available third row add-on to increase the passenger capacity to 7. All GLE SUVs have a cargo capacity of up to 74.9 cubic feet. Whether you're navigating Bellevue or heading out on a family road trip, the GLE is ready to make every journey more comfortable and confident. Contact or visit Mercedes-Benz of Bellevue to learn more about each GLE SUV model, including fuel ratings.

GLE 350 4MATIC® SUV: Starting MSRP of $68,400

GLE 450 4MATIC® SUV: Starting MSRP of $74,800

AMG® GLE 53 HYBRID SUV: Starting MSRP of $97,000

AMG® GLE 63 S 4MATIC+® SUV: Contact Mercedes-Benz of Bellevue to learn about the starting MSRP

Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV Colors

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV offers up to 6 base color options with three featured below. The GLE also has access to an extensive MANUFAKTUR color palette, offering more customization to make your GLE truly yours. To learn more about the full lineup of colors available for the GLE, including the MANUFAKTUR color process, visit Mercedes-Benz of Bellevue.

Learn More About The Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV surrounds you with cutting-edge technology, exceptional comfort, and comprehensive safety features that make every drive more enjoyable and secure. At the center of the cabin, the standard MBUX® Superscreen harnesses AI, intelligent Zero Layer menus, and a span of three vivid displays to keep the driver engaged and the front passenger entertained, while the available Burmester® 3D Surround Sound System delivers 15 speakers and 710 watts with Dolby Atmos®. Comfort and convenience shine through with standard heated power front seats with memory, a standard panorama roof, available massage and ventilated front seats, and an available third row for up to 7 passengers on the GLE 450. Safety is paramount with standard PRE-SAFE® and a front center air bag, standard driver assistance systems that help prevent lane drift and watch your blind spots, and a standard Digital Extra 360° camera. From the moment you approach the GLE to the moment you park, it's thoughtfully designed to enhance every aspect of your journey around Bellevue and beyond.

Standard MBUX® Superscreen
Unites an LED instrument cluster and two LED touchscreens behind a single cross-cabin span of glass, with permanent soft keys and intelligent Zero Layer menus

4th-Generation MBUX® with AI
Built on the Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS), it listens, converses, and helps out much like a human personal assistant

Standard 4MATIC® Fully Variable All-Wheel Drive
Automatically sends from zero to 100% of the engine's torque to either axle for precise response on varying surfaces, with an available Transparent Hood display for a virtual view of the terrain ahead

Standard Panorama Roof
A fully functional glass sunroof with nearly 11 square feet of glass and dual power shades brings the sun and stars to the first and second rows

Available AIRMATIC® Air Suspension
Adaptive, adjustable, and agile, it offers automatic leveling or can be raised for added clearance, with Car-to-X data helping it adapt to actual roads

Available Burmester® 3D Surround Sound
A 15-speaker, 710-watt system with Dolby Atmos® and elegant metal speaker grilles

Interested in the Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV?

Visit Mercedes-Benz of Bellevue to learn more about the additional features, colors, availability, and customization options of the Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV, including taking a test drive around Bellevue.