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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
New from
$107,100 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Not Available
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
6.9 - 9.1 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $107,100 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $132,300 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the GLE available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2021.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/500Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (270kW/500Nm) and 2.9L turbo diesel common rail (243kW/700Nm). 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
83.14 - 121.62 kW/t
75.89 kW/t
203.23 kW/t
Boot Space
630 litres
176 litres
810 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.9 - 9.1 L/100km
2.1 L/100km
14.3 L/100km
Vehicle Range
934 - 1,232 km
593 km
1,324 km
Price
$107,100 - $132,300
$73,013
$357,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 2 years
2 years
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,890 - 3,070 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
25°
14.4°
31°
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $107,100 |
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $112,500 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $119,100 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $124,900 |
| 2.9L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $126,200 |
| 2.9L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $132,300 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Specs
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Dimensions
1797mm
1947mm
4924mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Base with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 6.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 9.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.9 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 9.1 L/100km |
| 2.9L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 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-Benz GLE-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Base that starts from $107,100.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Base that starts from $132,300.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is offered by the Base which can tow 3500 kg
The largest Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Base which measures 1947mm wide, 4924mm in length and sits 1797mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Base which has 270kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is built in USA and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Base which weighs 3070 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.