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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 $46,995, and its lowest point over the past year was $45,479.

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 earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and its broad mix of comfort, technology, and premium feel helps explain why it remains such a popular luxury SUV.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the GLE for its spacious cabin, upscale interior materials, and strong technology. They also frequently highlight its comfort and smooth long-distance character, along with the broad range of powertrains and features that make it feel well equipped.

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

The trade-offs to keep in mind are the GLE’s high ownership costs, its styling that can feel conservative or ungainly depending on the year, and ride quality that can be unsettled on some versions. Some recent models also reserve advanced driver-assistance features for packages rather than making them part of the standard equipment.

35.2% 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 engineering as core strengths. Across the lineup, shoppers also tend to value its technology and the way it blends luxury with everyday usability.

• 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 best managed by choosing a well-maintained example and checking closely for condition-sensitive items such as suspension and electrical systems.

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: 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 least-expensive model uses rear-wheel drive and a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, making it the entry point for shoppers who want the GLE’s cabin and brand appeal at the lowest price.
• GLE 450: This adds a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine with mild-hybrid technology, plus standard AWD on the 2026 lineup; it stands out as the best-value trim for many buyers because it brings a strong mix of power, refinement, and equipment.
• GLE 450e: This plug-in hybrid adds a turbo-four setup with 49 miles of estimated electric-only range, making it the efficiency-focused choice in the standard body style.
• AMG GLE 63 S Coupe: This top-performance coupe model adds standard 4Matic AWD and a hand-built twin-turbo V8 engine for buyers who want the most power and the most dramatic character.
• GLE Coupe: The coupe body style adds a swoopy roofline that dramatically improves the design, and it broadens the lineup for shoppers who want a more style-focused version of the GLE.

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 the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, trim, and price. They also sit close enough to the current generation to deliver the newer cabin and technology buyers usually want.

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

The table shows broad price declines across the lineup, which is good news if you’re shopping used because it opens up more value on the market. The drops are especially pronounced on several years, so you can often find meaningful savings compared with what those models cost a year earlier. The newest years are also falling, which can make recent-model shopping more attractive if you want newer features without paying full new-car pricing.

The 2025, 2023, and 2017 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 GLE’s standard safety tech includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, a safe-exit assist system, and automatic high-beam headlights.

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 −8.97% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.44%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $62,240. The Mercedes-Benz GLE offers a premium cabin with strong everyday comfort and a polished luxury 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 2026 Mercedes GLE’s base price is roughly mid-pack.

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 September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.