New Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4MATIC for SaleNationwide
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- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 11
- Stock #:
- M645105
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB6TB654105

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
No Price Listed
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Polar White
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black Leatherette
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 1,462
- Stock #:
- 262278
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB4TB613634

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $80,890
No Price Listed
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Gray (MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey)
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Macchiato/Black
- Transmission:
- 9-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 46
- Stock #:
- TB642001
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB0TB642001

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $86,845
$86,967
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 8
- Stock #:
- TB713629
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB7TB713629

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $75,650
$75,772
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- White
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 3
- Stock #:
- TB668339
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB2TB668339

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $79,655
$79,825
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 3
- Stock #:
- TB690198
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GBXTB690198

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $74,600
$74,770
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 5
- Stock #:
- N04458
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GBXTB653328

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $77,155
$78,150
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 6
- Stock #:
- TB695559
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB8TB695559

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $74,990
$75,160
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 3
- Stock #:
- TB695597
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB5TB695597

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $74,600
$74,770
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 3
- Stock #:
- TB695583
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB5TB695583

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $75,385
$75,555
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 10
- Stock #:
- J681911
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB3TB681911

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $77,020
$78,606
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Gray
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 6,024
- Stock #:
- J614074
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB8TB614074

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $84,850
$86,436
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- White
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 6
- Stock #:
- TB631650
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB4TB631650

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $77,535
$77,705
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black (BLK)
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 9-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 143
- Stock #:
- TB696907
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GBXTB696907

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $77,485
$77,607
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 4
- Stock #:
- TB695571
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB9TB695571

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $74,990
$75,160
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 11
- Stock #:
- J681982
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB4TB681982

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $78,055
$79,641
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 8
- Stock #:
- TB695567
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB7TB695567

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $74,990
$75,160
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Gray (MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey)
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Bahia Brown/Black
- Transmission:
- 9-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 3
- Stock #:
- TB713627
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB3TB713627

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $84,745
$85,344
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- White
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 3
- Stock #:
- TB690184
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GBXTB690184

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $75,385
$75,555
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- White
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 10
- Stock #:
- TB664781
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB8TB664781

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $82,095
$82,265
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 11
- Stock #:
- M645105
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB6TB654105

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
No Price Listed
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Polar White
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black Leatherette
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 1,462
- Stock #:
- 262278
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB4TB613634

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $80,890
No Price Listed
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Gray (MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey)
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Macchiato/Black
- Transmission:
- 9-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 46
- Stock #:
- TB642001
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB0TB642001

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $86,845
$86,967
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 8
- Stock #:
- TB713629
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB7TB713629

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $75,650
$75,772
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- White
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 3
- Stock #:
- TB668339
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB2TB668339

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $79,655
$79,825
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 3
- Stock #:
- TB690198
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GBXTB690198

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $74,600
$74,770
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 5
- Stock #:
- N04458
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GBXTB653328

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $77,155
$78,150
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 6
- Stock #:
- TB695559
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB8TB695559

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $74,990
$75,160
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 3
- Stock #:
- TB695597
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB5TB695597

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $74,600
$74,770
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 3
- Stock #:
- TB695583
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB5TB695583

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $75,385
$75,555
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 10
- Stock #:
- J681911
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB3TB681911

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $77,020
$78,606
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Gray
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 6,024
- Stock #:
- J614074
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB8TB614074

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $84,850
$86,436
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- White
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 6
- Stock #:
- TB631650
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB4TB631650

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $77,535
$77,705
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black (BLK)
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 9-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 143
- Stock #:
- TB696907
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GBXTB696907

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $77,485
$77,607
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 4
- Stock #:
- TB695571
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB9TB695571

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $74,990
$75,160
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 11
- Stock #:
- J681982
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB4TB681982

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $78,055
$79,641
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 8
- Stock #:
- TB695567
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB7TB695567

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $74,990
$75,160
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- Gray (MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey)
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Bahia Brown/Black
- Transmission:
- 9-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 3
- Stock #:
- TB713627
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB3TB713627

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $84,745
$85,344
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- White
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 3
- Stock #:
- TB690184
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GBXTB690184

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $75,385
$75,555
- Year:
- 2026
- Make:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model:
- GLE
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 2L I4 Hybrid
- Exterior color:
- White
- Fuel type:
- Hybrid
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 10
- Stock #:
- TB664781
- VIN:
- 4JGFB4GB8TB664781

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE
450e 4MATIC
New car
MSRP $82,095
$82,265
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