Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

The 2026 GLE-Class in brief

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is a small SUV offered with 3 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.0L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway), 11% worse than the 2026 small SUV average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class has 12 model years in our data, from 2016 to 2027, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.

Its most efficient year was 2016 at 25 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 20 to 25 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (2), unknown or other (2), vehicle speed control (1).

Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data.

How the 2016 GLE-Class compares

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is a standard SUV offered with 4 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 2.1L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl and 5.5L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and 4-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 190 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,795 lb (350d 4matic).