Used Mercedes-Benz GLE for Sale nearUrbandale, 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 $46,833, and its lowest point over the past year was $45,418. 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 choice if you want a luxury SUV with broad powertrain variety, a premium cabin, and a comfortable, family-friendly character. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the GLE for its comfort, spacious interior, and strong technology, and many also highlight its premium feel and smooth long-distance manners. Across the model years, the recurring themes are luxury, comfort, and a wide spread of powertrain choices.

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

The trade-offs that come up most often are styling that can feel polarizing, steering and suspension tuning that leans relaxed, and pricing that climbs quickly on higher-spec versions.

33.0% 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 feel, comfort, and solid engineering as core strengths. Across the model years, you also see repeated praise for its spacious cabin, strong technology, and broad range of powertrains.

• 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, especially on older, higher-mileage examples and models with more complex equipment.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.1% — 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, 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: MBUX infotainment with the Superscreen display, MB.OS operating system, AI-enhanced voice assistant, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a second touchscreen for the front passenger.
• 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, standard 4Matic AWD, and the broad comfort-and-tech setup that defines the model.
• GLE 450 4Matic: The best-value trim for many shoppers, adding the turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six with stronger performance while keeping the GLE’s luxury character intact.
• GLE 500e 4Matic: Choose this if you want the plug-in hybrid setup with 429 hp, 502 lb-ft of torque, and DC fast charging for added flexibility.
• GLE 580 4Matic: This trim adds the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with 530 hp and 553 lb-ft, making it the choice for buyers who want the strongest non-AMG performance.
• AMG GLE 53 Hybrid: This performance-oriented trim adds 577 hp, an AMG-specific transmission, AMG suspension, and AMG brakes.
• AMG GLE 63 S: The top performance trim adds 603 hp, 627 lb-ft, and its own chassis upgrades for the most powerful GLE experience.

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, more pricing spread, and more chances to find the right combination of equipment and condition. They also sit close enough to the current generation to deliver the modern GLE experience buyers usually want.

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

Most model years are showing clear year-over-year price declines, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The larger drops are concentrated in several recent and mid-cycle years, while a few years are changing more slowly. That pattern suggests there are still opportunities to find value across much 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

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 2026 model is at −2.79% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −10.23%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 32.5% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 32.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $61,601. The Mercedes-Benz GLE offers a premium cabin, a quiet ride, and a spacious interior that make it especially appealing for everyday 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: Mercedes adds MB.Drive Assist Pro, which brings hands-on Level 2 driver assistance.

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 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE compare to the 2024 BMW X5?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE:

• Pros: Multiple powertrain options, Impressive electric range, Comfortable.
• Cons: Fairly pedestrian handling, Advanced safety features are not standard.

2024 BMW X5:

• Pros: Fun to drive, Comfortable, Premium interior materials.
• Cons: Poor voice recognition technology, Advanced safety features are not standard, Poor value for money.

Our experts score the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 8/10 and the 2024 BMW X5 7.7/10. The GLE stands out for its multiple powertrain options and impressive electric range, while the X5 leans more toward driving enjoyment and premium cabin materials. Both are comfortable, but the GLE’s handling is described as fairly pedestrian, and the X5’s drawbacks include voice recognition and value concerns.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.