Used Mercedes-Benz GLE for Sale nearGreenwood, SC

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 $46,779, and its lowest point over the past year was $45,435. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Mercedes-Benz GLE a good car?

Yes — the Mercedes-Benz GLE is a strong used luxury SUV if you want comfort, technology, and a premium cabin in one package. 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, comfort, and advanced technology. Across the model years, the broad powertrain lineup and premium feel also come through as recurring strengths, especially for families and long trips.

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

The main trade-offs are that styling can be divisive, some versions ride with a firmer or less composed feel, and the most desirable trims can push the price up quickly.

36.2% 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 strong feature content as core strengths. Across the model years, it also earns praise for its solid engineering feel and broad appeal as a family-friendly luxury SUV.

• Owners rate the Mercedes-Benz GLE between 3 and 5 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 and focusing on well-maintained examples, especially on older, higher-mileage vehicles.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 86.8% — 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: MB.Drive Assist Pro, with 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: Mercedes’ Superscreen display with three 12.3-inch screens, MB.OS, AI-enhanced voice control, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• 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: Best if you want the entry point with the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, 255 horsepower, standard 4Matic AWD, and the core luxury equipment.
• GLE 450 4Matic: The best-value trim for many shoppers, adding the turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six with 375 hp and 413 lb-ft, plus a stronger all-around balance.
• GLE 500e 4Matic: The plug-in hybrid choice, pairing an inline-six with an electric motor for 429 hp and 502 lb-ft, along with DC fast charging and about 50 miles of electric range.
• GLE 580 4Matic: The V8-powered SUV-only model, bringing 530 hp and 553 lb-ft for buyers who want the strongest non-AMG performance.
• AMG GLE 53 Hybrid: The performance plug-in hybrid, with 577 hp and 553 lb-ft, plus AMG-specific transmission, AWD system, suspension, and brakes.
• AMG GLE 63 S: The top performance model, with an upgraded twin-turbo V8 making 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 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, color, and price. They also sit close to the sweet spot between newer features and used-car pricing.

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

Most model years are down year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The biggest drops are in the double digits, so recent-model shoppers may find more room to negotiate than they would on a vehicle with a smaller decline. A few years are falling less sharply, which suggests stronger retention at the newer end of the lineup.

The 2026, 2017, and 2019 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

Standard driver-assistance features include lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitors, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, a stop light, 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 2026 model is at −4.21% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −10.64%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 34.7% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 35.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $61,390. The Mercedes-Benz GLE offers a premium cabin, a quiet ride, and a spacious interior that make it especially appealing for family use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Mercedes offers a staggering array of powertrain options in the 2027 GLE, including four-, six-, and eight-cylinders, and two plug-in hybrid powertrains, with a nine-speed automatic transmission and 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD) standard across the board.
• Tech: The 2027 GLE is the latest model to get Mercedes’ Superscreen display, which is actually three individual 12.3-inch screens mounted in one flat panel, and the MBUX infotainment system now runs Mercedes’ in-house MB.OS operating system with an AI-enhanced voice assistant.
• Safety: Standard driver-assistance features include 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.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $69,850 for the GLE 350 4Matic.

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.

How does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE compare to the 2021 BMW X5?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE:

• Pros: Multiple powertrain options, Premium interior materials, Impressive technology.
• Cons: Uninspired styling, Advanced safety features are not standard, Underwhelming base engine.

2021 BMW X5:

• Pros: Multiple powertrain options, Stylish design, Impressive technology.
• Cons: Advanced safety features are not standard.

Our experts score the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 8/10 and the 2021 BMW X5 8/10. The GLE gives you premium interior materials and a broader luxury feel, while the X5 leans into stylish design and a stronger base engine. Both offer impressive technology and multiple powertrain options, but the GLE’s styling is more conservative and the X5’s starting price is higher.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.