2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV Trims Comparison

GLE 350
Starts off the GLE lineup with:

• Turbocharged four-cylinder engine (255 hp, 295 lb-ft)
• 19-inch wheels
• Power-adjustable, heated front seats
• Power liftgate
• Sunroof
• Synthetic leather upholstery (MB-Tex)
• 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Digital instrument panel
• Integrated navigation system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• Wireless smartphone charging

Every GLE also comes with these driver assist features:

• Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
• Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the GLE and its surroundings in tight parking situations)

GLE 450
The 450 has the same features as the GLE 350 but adds a more powerful turbocharged six-cylinder engine (362 hp, 369 lb-ft).

GLE 450e
The 450e is a plug-in hybrid. It swaps the 450's V6 for a turbocharged four-cylinder and hybrid componentry and produces a total system output of 381 hp. As of our review's publication, Mercedes had yet to say how far the GLE 450e can drive on a single charge, but in our testing we found it capable of going nearly 60 miles on a single charge.

GLE 580
Ups performance and luxury with:

• Turbocharged V8 (483 hp, 516 lb-ft)
• Adaptive air suspension (adjusts to improve ride comfort and handling; can also raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle)
• 20-inch wheels
• AMG Line styling package
• Exclusive Trim package (see below)

AMG GLE 53
Focuses on performance with:

• Turbocharged six-cylinder engine (429 hp, 384 lb-ft)
• 20-inch AMG wheels
• Upgraded brakes
• Sporty AMG exterior and interior trim
• AMG performance exhaust system
• Leather upholstery
• Burmester surround-sound system
• Panoramic sunroof

AMG GLE 63 S
Maximizes performance and builds on the AMG GLE 53's features with:

• Turbocharged V8 (603 hp, 627 lb-ft)
• 21-inch wheels
• Electronic limited-slip differential (for enhanced traction)
• Pinnacle Trim package (see below)

The GLE is also offered with a wide range of options packages. Highlights include:

3rd-Row Seat package

• Third-row seats
• Upgraded second-row seats with power adjustment

Driver Assistance package

• Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
• Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
• Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)

Warmth and Comfort package

• Rapid-heating front seats
• Heated front armrests and upper door panels

Exclusive Trim package

• Ventilated front seats
• Augmented video for navigation
• Burmester premium sound system

Pinnacle Trim package

• Features from the Exclusive Trim package
• Upgraded front seats with ventilation and massage
• Air purification system
• Rapid heating front seats
• Head-up display
• MBUX interior voice assistant

Other key stand-alone options include:

• Premium leather upholstery
• Four-zone climate control
• Trailer hitch
• Heated rear seats
• Power soft-closing doors
• Trailer maneuvering assist system