GLE 350
Starts off the GLE lineup with:
- Turbocharged four-cylinder engine (255 hp, 295 lb-ft)
- 19-inch wheels
- Power-adjustable, heated front seats
- Power liftgate
- Sunroof
- Synthetic leather upholstery (MB-Tex)
- 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Digital instrument panel
- Integrated navigation system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
- Wireless smartphone charging
Every GLE also comes with these driver assist features:
- Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
- Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the GLE and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
GLE 450
The 450 has the same features as the GLE 350 but adds a more powerful turbocharged six-cylinder engine (362 hp, 369 lb-ft).
GLE 450e
The 450e is a plug-in hybrid. It swaps the 450's V6 for a turbocharged four-cylinder and hybrid componentry and produces a total system output of 381 hp. As of our review's publication, Mercedes had yet to say how far the GLE 450e can drive on a single charge, but in our testing we found it capable of going nearly 60 miles on a single charge.
GLE 580
Ups performance and luxury with:
- Turbocharged V8 (483 hp, 516 lb-ft)
- Adaptive air suspension (adjusts to improve ride comfort and handling; can also raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle)
- 20-inch wheels
- AMG Line styling package
- Exclusive Trim package (see below)
AMG GLE 53
Focuses on performance with:
- Turbocharged six-cylinder engine (429 hp, 384 lb-ft)
- 20-inch AMG wheels
- Upgraded brakes
- Sporty AMG exterior and interior trim
- AMG performance exhaust system
- Leather upholstery
- Burmester surround-sound system
- Panoramic sunroof
AMG GLE 63 S
Maximizes performance and builds on the AMG GLE 53's features with:
- Turbocharged V8 (603 hp, 627 lb-ft)
- 21-inch wheels
- Electronic limited-slip differential (for enhanced traction)
- Pinnacle Trim package (see below)
The GLE is also offered with a wide range of options packages. Highlights include:
3rd-Row Seat package
- Third-row seats
- Upgraded second-row seats with power adjustment
Driver Assistance package
- Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
- Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
- Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
Warmth and Comfort package
- Rapid-heating front seats
- Heated front armrests and upper door panels
Exclusive Trim package
- Ventilated front seats
- Augmented video for navigation
- Burmester premium sound system
Pinnacle Trim package
- Features from the Exclusive Trim package
- Upgraded front seats with ventilation and massage
- Air purification system
- Rapid heating front seats
- Head-up display
- MBUX interior voice assistant
Other key stand-alone options include:
- Premium leather upholstery
- Four-zone climate control
- Trailer hitch
- Heated rear seats
- Power soft-closing doors
- Trailer maneuvering assist system