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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 $46,838, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $45,463 over the past year. 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 choice if you want comfort, technology, and a premium cabin. 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 strong performance, and they also highlight its technology and comfort. Across the model years, the recurring themes are a premium cabin, broad powertrain variety, and a family-friendly character that works well for daily driving and road trips.

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

The main trade-offs are that some versions carry high ownership costs, ride quality can feel unsettled in heavier setups, and advanced safety features are reserved for certain configurations.

36.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mercedes-Benz GLE models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the GLE’s premium cabin, strong equipment levels, and solid engineering feel. Across the model years, shoppers also tend to value its comfort, technology, and broad range of powertrains.

• 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 most tied to higher running costs and the need to check maintenance history carefully on older, higher-mileage examples.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 86.9% — 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: According to the EPA, buyers can expect to get 21 mpg in combined driving from a GLE 450, and we matched that exactly on our Southern California testing loop.

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 least-expensive way into the lineup.
• GLE 450: A strong all-around choice with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine and mild-hybrid technology; this is the best-value trim for many shoppers.
• GLE 450e: Adds plug-in hybrid capability and 49 miles of estimated electric-only range.
• AMG GLE 63 S Coupe: The performance-focused coupe model adds standard 4Matic all-wheel drive and a hand-built twin-turbo V8 engine.
• GLE 450 with Exclusive Package: Adds a Burmester surround-sound audio system, Dolby Atmos technology, and augmented-reality navigation.
• GLE 450 with Manufaktur Edition Package: Adds exclusive paint, 21-inch wheels, a Night Package with blacked-out trim, Mercedes star pattern logo projection after dark, a panoramic sunroof, Nappa premium leather, and the Driver Assistance Package.

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 a strong mix of newer features with used-car savings. They also sit close enough to the current generation to keep the GLE’s core luxury appeal intact.

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

The table shows broad year-over-year price declines across the GLE lineup, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The drops are especially pronounced on many newer model years, creating more room for value. A few years are falling less sharply than others, but the overall pattern still favors buyers looking for a premium SUV at a lower entry price.

The 2017, 2019, and 2025 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 the Manufaktur Edition, which adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keep and centering assist, evasive steering assist, and front cross-traffic braking assist.

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 −9.73% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.37%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $61,931. The Mercedes-Benz GLE offers a premium cabin with a quiet, spacious feel that makes it especially appealing for family use and long trips.

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: The 2026 GLE’s Driver Assistance Package adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keep and centering assist, evasive steering assist, front cross-traffic braking assist, and Active Emergency Stop Assist.
• Starting price: The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE’s base price is roughly mid-pack, and the GLE starts below the Audi Q8, the BMW X5, the Lexus GX, and the Porsche Cayenne.

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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.