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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 $46,595, and its lowest point over the past year was $45,410. 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 earns strong marks from owners for its comfort, style, spaciousness, and strong performance across the range. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the GLE for its premium cabin, advanced technology, and family-friendly practicality. Across the model years, the recurring themes are a luxurious feel, a roomy interior, and a broad spread of powertrains that lets you choose between efficiency and serious performance.

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

The main trade-offs are a high price, styling that can feel polarizing, and steering and suspension tuning that leans away from sporty precision. For used buyers, that means the GLE makes the most sense if you value comfort, features, and upscale presence more than sharp handling.

35.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mercedes-Benz GLE models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the GLE’s comfort, premium feel, and strong feature content as major strengths. Across the model years, it also earns praise for its spacious cabin and broad appeal as a 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 models.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 86.2% — 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: Mercedes’ Superscreen display with three individual 12.3-inch screens, plus the MBUX infotainment system with 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, and standard all-wheel drive.
• 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 the same standard nine-speed automatic and 4Matic AWD.
• GLE 580 4Matic: Adds the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with 530 hp and 553 lb-ft for buyers who want the strongest non-AMG performance.
• GLE 500e 4Matic: Brings the plug-in hybrid setup with 429 hp and 502 lb-ft, along with a larger 25.3-kilowatt-hour usable battery.
• AMG GLE 53 Hybrid: Adds 577 hp and 553 lb-ft, plus an AMG-specific transmission, AWD system, AMG suspension, and AMG brakes.
• AMG GLE 63 S: Tops the range 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 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 enough to the newest models to keep a lot of the modern luxury and tech buyers want.

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

Most model years are down by double digits, which creates opportunities for used buyers looking for a luxury SUV at a lower entry price. The steepest drops are concentrated in several recent and mid-cycle years, while a few years are falling more slowly. That makes the GLE a model where timing can matter, especially if you’re shopping newer examples.

The 2026, 2019, and 2017 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 −4.14% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −11.15%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 35% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 35.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $61,230. The Mercedes-Benz GLE offers a spacious, upscale cabin that makes it especially appealing for family use and long trips.

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 adds Mercedes’ Superscreen display with three individual 12.3-inch screens, MB.OS software, an AI-enhanced voice assistant, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an augmented-reality head-up display.
• Safety: The 2027 GLE includes standard 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 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 brings more powertrain variety and a lower starting MSRP, while the X5 counters with stronger horsepower from its inline-six and a more engaging driving character. The GLE also has a higher average used price and a slightly better good-and-great deal share, so your choice comes down to whether you value breadth and comfort or a sportier feel.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.