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Mercedes-Benz GLE gets a $12,000 price cut, loses some equipment
The Mercedes-Benz GLE has received a price cut to its entry-level variant, but it's still $35,000 more than just four years ago.
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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
New from
$144,900 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
6.6 - 7.4 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Last updated Sep 26, 2025Mercedes-Benz’s second-best selling vehicle in Australia, the GLE, is getting a fresh look and more power… and a much higher base price.
Originally set to arrive in August, the facelifted GLE range is instead going on sale in November alongside the related GLS, which has also been treated to a mid-life update.
All models now feature 48V mild-hybrid technology, with the petrol-powered GLE 450 gaining 10kW of power in the process and the diesel GLE 300d and GLE 450d an extra 18kW and 27kW, respectively.
All offer an electric boost of 15kW and 200Nm for brief periods, courtesy of the integrated starter generator.
Pricing is up by over $25,000 for diesel GLE SUV models, but Mercedes-Benz says it has “significantly” upgraded their standard equipment list.
To that end, all GLE models now come standard with multi-beam LED headlights, a 13-speaker Burmester 590W Burmester sound system, panoramic sunroof, and a head-up display, among other features.
All non-AMG models also come with a mandatory AMG Line exterior package. The company also says it has simplified option packages.
CarExpert Rating
Good
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Power to Weight
91.45 - 119.21 kW/t
75.89 kW/t
262.17 kW/t
Boot Space
630 litres
258 litres
810 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.6 - 7.4 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
14.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
1,149 - 1,288 km
420 km
4,500 km
Price
$144,900 - $166,900
$86,790
$728,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
150,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 2 years
2 years
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,890 - 3,070 kg
2,590 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°
Ground Clearance Unladen
205 mm
134 mm
283 mm
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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $144,900 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $166,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Specs
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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Dimensions
1797mm
1947mm
4924mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Exterior
All updated GLE and GLE Coupe range gets new front bumpers, and updated LED headlight and tail light signatures. There are also new-look alloy wheels.
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Interior
Inside the GLE range gets the latest generation of MBUX infotainment, with a 12.3-inch touchscreen featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto which sits alongside a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
The “Hey Mercedes” voice assistant has been improved and is capable of learning using online services.
Other interior changes on regular GLE models include a new steering wheel with touch-sensitive buttons, as well as chrome dash highlights.
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Safety Rating
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking with junction and cross-traffic assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane departure warning
- Traffic sign recognition
- Safe exit warning
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
- Driver’s knee bag
- Surround-view camera
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Fuel Economy
Mercedes-Benz hasn’t yet released local fuel economy figures for the updated GLE range. However, the mechanically unchanged AMG GLE 53 has already been rated at 9.4L/100km on the combined cycle (9.3L/100km as a Coupe) and the AMG GLE 63 S at 12.4L/100km (12.6L/100km as a Coupe).
| Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.6 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.4 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
Servicing is required every 12 months or 25,000km, except in the GLE 63 S which has 12-month/20,000km intervals.
Mercedes-Benz offers three-, four- and five-year servicing plans, which cost $3620, $4920 and $7225, respectively.
AMG models are more expensive to service. The three-, four- and five-year plans cost $3815, $5425 and $7650 in the AMG GLE 53, and $4155, $5355 and $6195 in the AMG GLE 63 S.
How does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class drive?
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The 2024 Mercedes-Benz is offered with a choice of two diesel and three petrol engines.
The GLE 300d uses a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine producing 198kW of power and 550Nm of torque.
The GLE 450d uses a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel inline-six producing 270kW and 750Nm.
The GLE 450 Coupe uses a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol inline-six with 280kW and 500Nm.
AMG GLE 53 models also use a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol inline-six, albeit with 320kW and 560Nm, while AMG GLE 63 S models use a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 with 450kW and 850Nm.
All models come standard with a nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Base that starts from $144,900.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the Base that starts from $166,900.
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 Diesel Common Rail 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 uses Diesel.