Used Mercedes-Benz GLE for Sale nearJersey City, NJ

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 $47,362, and its year-round low is $45,528.09. That puts the model in a broad pricing band that reflects its wide spread of years, trims, and equipment levels.

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 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, upscale feel, and broad appeal as a family-friendly luxury SUV. They also repeatedly highlight its technology and strong performance, especially in versions that pair comfort with plenty of power.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert feedback are styling that can feel uninspired, ride quality that can be unsettled in some versions, and safety features that are not standard on every model.

29.7% 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 overall appeal, with many years earning especially positive feedback for technology and driving experience. The model’s long-running family-SUV mission and broad powertrain range also help it feel well developed across generations.

• 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 tied more to upkeep costs and model-specific wear items than to the GLE’s core appeal, so a careful pre-purchase inspection matters.

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: Driver Assistance Package
• Infotainment: MBUX infotainment system with a 12.3-inch digital driver display and a 12.3-inch touchscreen
• Fuel efficiency: 21 mpg in combined driving

Which Mercedes-Benz GLE trim should I buy?

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE offers these trims:

• GLE 350: The entry model uses rear-wheel drive and a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, making it the starting point for the lineup.
• GLE 450: This is the best-value trim if you want the core GLE experience, with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, mild-hybrid technology, and a refined luxury-cabin feel.
• GLE 450e: This plug-in hybrid adds 49 miles of estimated electric-only range and suits buyers who want electrified driving in a midsize luxury SUV.
• AMG GLE 63 S Coupe: This performance-focused coupe brings standard 4Matic all-wheel drive and a hand-built twin-turbo V8 engine for buyers who want the most power in the range.

What Mercedes-Benz GLE do most buyers choose?

The Mercedes-Benz GLE years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2023.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices in trims, colors, and equipment combinations, which makes them easier to shop. They also tend to be the years most buyers cross-shop first because inventory depth helps you compare condition and pricing more efficiently.

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

The table shows broad price declines across the lineup, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. Several years have dropped by double digits, while the newer models are also moving down, so there are opportunities across a wide range of budgets.

The 2025, 2019, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Mercedes-Benz GLE safe?

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

The 2026 GLE includes the Driver Assistance Package on equipped versions, adding adaptive cruise control, lane-keep and centering assist, evasive steering assist, front cross-traffic braking assist, and related speed-management functions.

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 −7.6% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.76%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 29.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 29.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $63,530. The Mercedes-Benz GLE offers a premium cabin with a spacious, family-friendly feel.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Working with a mild-hybrid system, the 2026 GLE 450’s turbocharged, 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine generates 375 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, fed to the wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission.
• Tech: In the 2026 GLE, the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system runs on a 12.3-inch digital driver display and a 12.3-inch touchscreen that live side-by-side.
• Safety: Many features are reserved for the $1,950 Driver Assistance Package, which adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keep and centering assist, evasive steering assist, front cross-traffic braking assist, and other functions related to automatic speed management based on road signs, curves, and following distances.
• Starting price: The GLE starts at $63,600.

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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.