Summary

• With 219 currently listed for sale near Columbus, OH and an average price of $17,230.00, 26.5% of 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLEs for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 4.91 / 5 stars.

• 65.3% of 2017 GLE models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE stands out as a luxury SUV that blends a premium feel with a conservative, family-friendly character. It was the renamed successor to the M-Class, and the change brought only mild mid-life updates rather than a wholesale reinvention. What makes it distinctive is that Mercedes-Benz added a new body style in the form of the GLE Coupe, giving buyers a sleeker alternative with a lower roofline and a more tapered shape while keeping the same basic interior and mechanical layout.

Even in its first year as the GLE, the model offered a wide spread of drivetrains, from the entry-level GLE 350 with rear-wheel drive available to powerful AMG versions. Standard equipment was generous for the class, with features such as a power tailgate, heated and electrically adjustable front seats, a power sunroof, Bluetooth, and artificial leather upholstery on the earliest entry-level models. Higher-output versions added more luxury and safety equipment, including a Harman/Kardon sound system, Blind Spot Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, a rear-view camera, keyless go, and a navigation system. That breadth of equipment helps explain the GLE’s appeal: it feels well equipped without needing to move far up the range.

The trade-offs are worth noting. The GLE Coupe gives up some boot space and rear seat space for its styling, and the air suspension fitted to some models can be problematic and expensive to fix. Electrical glitches are also mentioned as a concern. Even so, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE remains appealing for buyers who want a comfortable, practical SUV with strong performance potential and a premium cabin, especially if they value a quieter, more traditional luxury-SUV approach over something sportier.

Other model years to consider

• 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE

  • Average price: $55,600.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 45.9%
  • User rating: 4.8 / 5
  • Total listings: 342

• 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE

  • Average price: $59,532.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 48.5%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 328

• 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE

  • Average price: $43,663.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 42.5%
  • User rating: 4.25 / 5
  • Total listings: 287

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.