Used Mercedes-Benz GLE for Sale nearDes Moines, IA

How much does the Mercedes-Benz GLE cost in today's market?

Used Mercedes-Benz GLE prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Mercedes-Benz GLE's current nationwide average price is $61,771, and its lowest point over the past year was $45,438. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Mercedes-Benz GLE a good car?

Yes — the Mercedes-Benz GLE earns a strong all-generations owner rating and has a long-running reputation for comfort, space, and premium feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the GLE for its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and upscale cabin materials. They also frequently highlight its technology, strong performance, and family-friendly practicality.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years center on styling that can divide opinion, steering and suspension tuning that leans relaxed, and pricing that can climb quickly on higher-spec versions.

35.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mercedes-Benz GLE models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the GLE’s premium cabin, comfort, and solid engineering as core strengths. Across the model years in the data, it also earns praise for its technology, spaciousness, and broad range of powertrains.

• Owners rate the Mercedes-Benz GLE between 3.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking service history carefully, especially on higher-mileage examples and more complex versions.

What should I look for when buying a used Mercedes-Benz GLE?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitors, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, traffic-sign and speed-limit recognition, evasive steering assist, and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality
• Infotainment: the MBUX infotainment system with the Superscreen display, a digital instrument cluster, a central touchscreen, and a front-passenger touchscreen
• Fuel efficiency: 23 mpg combined (21 mpg city, 26 mpg highway) for the turbo-four GLE 350 4Matic and 21 mpg combined (19 mpg city, 24 mpg highway) for the turbo-six GLE 450 4Matic

Which Mercedes-Benz GLE trim should I buy?

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE offers these trims:

• GLE 350 4Matic: The entry point brings a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, plus standard 4Matic AWD and a nine-speed automatic.
• GLE 450 4Matic: This adds a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six with 375 hp and 413 lb-ft, making it the best-value trim for buyers who want stronger performance without jumping to the top end.
• GLE 500e 4Matic: This plug-in hybrid pairs an inline-six with an electric motor for 429 hp and 502 lb-ft, along with a 25.3-kilowatt-hour usable battery and DC fast charging.
• GLE 580 4Matic: The V8-powered SUV brings 530 hp and 553 lb-ft, plus the most effortless power in the lineup.
• AMG GLE 53 Hybrid: This performance plug-in hybrid raises output to 577 hp and 553 lb-ft and adds an AMG-specific transmission, AWD system, suspension, and brakes.
• AMG GLE 63 S: The range-topper uses an upgraded twin-turbo V8 with 603 hp and 627 lb-ft, along with its own chassis upgrades.

What Mercedes-Benz GLE do most buyers choose?

The Mercedes-Benz GLE years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a wider selection of trims, prices, and equipment combinations. They also usually make it easier to compare listings and find the right balance of features and value.

What is the Mercedes-Benz GLE's resale value?

Most model years in the table are posting double-digit price drops, which is good news if you want more SUV for your money. The steepest declines are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older years are falling at a slower pace. Overall, the pattern favors used buyers looking for stronger value than they would have seen a year ago.

The 2019, 2017, and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Mercedes-Benz GLE safe?

• 2027: 9/10
• 2026: 8/10
• 2025: 8/10
• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 8/10
• 2022: 10/10
• 2021: 10/10
• 2020: 5/10

Mercedes says the GLE’s standard driver-assistance suite includes lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitors, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, traffic-sign and speed-limit recognition, evasive steering assist, and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality.

For the safest used buy, the 2021 and 2022 models both post the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Mercedes-Benz GLE now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −9.85% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.07%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $61,771. The Mercedes-Benz GLE offers a premium look and feel, a quiet cabin, and a spacious interior.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest GLE brings four-, six-, and eight-cylinder choices, plus two plug-in hybrid powertrains, with a 255-horsepower turbo-four, a 375-hp inline-six, and a 530-hp V8.
• Tech: The latest model adds the Superscreen display, MB.OS software, an AI-enhanced voice assistant, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an augmented-reality head-up display.
• Safety: The latest model adds MB.Drive Assist Pro and a standard adaptive cruise system that automatically adjusts speed based on the route and posted limits.
• Starting price: The GLE 350 4Matic starts at $69,850.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.