2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

The Mercedes-Benz GLE is currently our favorite offering in the midsize luxury SUV category. The current GLE was introduced in 2020, and the SUV received significant updates for 2024, including refreshed styling, an improved interior, updated infotainment system and a new plug-in hybrid option. As such, we don't expect to see many changes for 2025, though minor tweaks to options and packages are possible. 

Edmunds spotlight: Interior and tech

If there's one thing the GLE gets really right, it's how to do a luxury SUV interior. The cabin is spacious with high-quality materials used throughout, and the central touchscreen running the outstanding MBUX infotainment system is easy to use and very easy on the eyes with its bright, colorful graphics. If you don't like using the touchscreen, there's also a touchpad controller that's surprisingly intuitive.  

Competitors to consider

The GLE competes in the midsize luxury SUV class, and its rivals include the Audi Q7, BMW X5, Genesis GV80, Lexus RX, Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Porsche Cayenne. The class also includes coupe-like SUV variants, such as the Audi Q8, Porsche Cayenne Coupe and the GLE's own raked-roofline counterpart, the GLE Coupe.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE is a well-rounded luxury SUV that overdelivers on interior quality and comfort without compromising in the areas of performance, utility and efficiency.