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2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE
New from
$159,700 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Not Available
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
9.3 - 12.6 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-AMG GLE
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Mercedes-AMG GLE is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $159,700 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Mercedes-amg variant and topping out at $235,500 for the Mercedes-amg S.
There are 2 variants of the GLE available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2020.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (320kW/520Nm) and 4.0L turbo petrol direct injection (450kW/850Nm). All variants feature 9-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2021 GLE is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
137.63 - 185.95 kW/t
75.89 kW/t
203.23 kW/t
Boot Space
630 - 655 litres
176 litres
810 litres
Fuel Efficiency
9.3 - 12.6 L/100km
2.1 L/100km
14.3 L/100km
Vehicle Range
675 - 914 km
593 km
1,324 km
Price
$159,700 - $235,500
$73,013
$357,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 years
2 years
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,050 - 3,120 kg
2,500 kg
3,260 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
750 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
25°
16°
34°
Departure Angle
24 - 25°
14.4°
31°
Ground Clearance Unladen
206 mm
180 mm
283 mm
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2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE Price
Mercedes-Amg
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $166,500 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $174,200 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $159,700 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $167,100 |
Mercedes-Amg S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $220,600 |
| 4.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $230,400 |
| 4.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $225,500 |
| 4.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $235,500 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE Specs
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2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-AMG GLE
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-AMG GLE is the Mercedes-Amg with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 9.3L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mercedes-AMG GLE that uses the most amount of fuel is the Mercedes-Amg S with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 12.6L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mercedes-AMG GLE variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Mercedes-AMG GLE | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 9.3 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 9.4 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-AMG GLE?
You should service your GLE at your authorised Mercedes-AMG dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the GLE's warranty.
2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-AMG GLE?
The Mercedes-AMG GLE offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mercedes-AMG GLE FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-AMG GLE is the Mercedes-Amg that starts from $159,700.
The most expensive Mercedes-AMG GLE is the Mercedes-Amg S that starts from $235,500.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-AMG GLE is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Mercedes-Amg and Mercedes-Amg S.
The largest Mercedes-AMG GLE is the Mercedes-Amg which measures 1947mm wide, 4924mm in length and sits 1797mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-AMG GLE is the Mercedes-Amg S which has 450kW of power from its 4.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mercedes-AMG GLE is built in USA and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-AMG GLE is the Mercedes-Amg S which weighs 3120 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-AMG GLE uses Premium Unleaded.