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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
New from
$114,204 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 $114,204 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $159,499 for the AMG Night Edition.
There are 2 variants of the GLE available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2022.
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 2023 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
231.63 kW/t
Boot Space
630 litres
258 litres
810 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.9 - 9.1 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
14.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
934 - 1,232 km
420 km
4,500 km
Price
$114,204 - $159,499
$86,904
$428,400
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
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
3,450 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
750 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
25°
15°
34°
Departure Angle
25°
14.4°
31°
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Base
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*excl. on-roads
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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Specs
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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Dimensions
1797mm
1947mm
4924mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Fuel Economy
| 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 |
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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Base that starts from $114,204.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Amg Night Edition that starts from $159,499.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Amg Night Edition.
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.