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Mercedes-Benz GLE500

FROM

$61,380

3.3L/100km (combined)

SUV

7 Speed Automatic

Premium Unleaded/Electric

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

GLE250 GLE43 GLE400 GLE500 GLE350 GLE63 GLE450 GLE300 GLE53

Reviews For Sale Pricing & Specs Q&As VS The Competition Dimensions Wheel Size Towing Capacity Fuel Consumption News

Overview

Likes

Improved NVH

Powerful engine

Dislikes

Some kickback and juddering from suspension

Mercedes-Benz GLE500 Reviews

CAR REVIEWS

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 2015 review

7.0/10

25 Sep 2015

CAR REVIEWS

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe 2015 review

7.0/10

26 Jun 2015

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Mercedes-Benz GLE500 Pricing & Specs

The price range for the Mercedes-Benz GLE500 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $61,380 and going to $70,510 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
2019	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 3.0L Hybrid 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $61,380	Price to: $70,510
2018	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 3.0L Hybrid 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $55,000	Price to: $63,250
2017	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 3.0L Hybrid 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $46,420	Price to: $56,650
2016	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 4.7L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $41,250	Price to: $53,900
2015	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 4.7L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $41,030	Price to: $48,290

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Mercedes-Benz GLE500 Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Mercedes-Benz GLE500 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

Reasons not to buy a GLE?

If you want a Benz GLE, and you can afford it, then do it. It's not stupid if it makes you happy. Definitely go for a car that's in stock at a dealership to get the best deal.

Considering premium performance SUVs

The V8 in the SRT8 sounds great but the core quality is no match for a Mercedes. If you like driving, the new GLE 63 would be my pick.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE500 VS The Competition

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Mercedes-Benz GLE500 Dimensions

The dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz GLE500 SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
2019	Body Type: SUV	Height x Width x Length: 1802x1935x4824 mm	Ground Clearance: 206 mm
2018	Body Type: SUV	Height x Width x Length: 1802x1935x4824 mm	Ground Clearance: 206 mm
2017	Body Type: SUV	Height x Width x Length: 1802x1935x4824 mm	Ground Clearance: 206 mm
2016	Body Type: SUV	Height x Width x Length: 1768x1935x4824 mm	Ground Clearance: 183 mm
2015	Body Type: SUV	Height x Width x Length: 1768x1935x4824 mm	Ground Clearance: 183 mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE500 Wheel Size

The Mercedes-Benz GLE500 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 265x40 R21 for SUV in 2019 with a wheel size that spans from 9x21 inches.

Year	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
2019	Body Type: SUV	Front Tyre Size: 265x40 R21	Front Rim: 9x21 in	Rear Rim: 9x21 in
2018	Body Type: SUV	Front Tyre Size: 265x40 R21	Front Rim: 9x21 in	Rear Rim: 9x21 in
2017	Body Type: SUV	Front Tyre Size: 265x40 R21	Front Rim: 9.0x21 in	Rear Rim: 9.0x21 in
2016	Body Type: SUV	Front Tyre Size: 265x40 R21	Front Rim: 9x21 in	Rear Rim: 9x21 in
2015	Body Type: SUV	Front Tyre Size: 265x40 R21	Front Rim: 9x21 in	Rear Rim: 9x21 in

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Mercedes-Benz GLE500 Towing Capacity

The Mercedes-Benz GLE500 has maximum towing capacity of 2000kg for the latest model available.

Year	Body Type	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2019	Body Type: SUV	Braked Capacity from: 2000kg	Braked Capacity to: 2000kg
2018	Body Type: SUV	Braked Capacity from: 2000kg	Braked Capacity to: 2000kg
2017	Body Type: SUV	Braked Capacity from: 2000kg	Braked Capacity to: 2000kg
2016	Body Type: SUV	Braked Capacity from: 2000kg	Braked Capacity to: 3265kg
2015	Body Type: SUV	Braked Capacity from: 3265kg	Braked Capacity to: 3265kg

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Mercedes-Benz GLE500 Fuel consumption

The Mercedes-Benz GLE500 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Hybrid and PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 3.3L/100km for SUV

Year	Body Type	Fuel Consumption*	Engine	Fuel Type	Transmission
2019	Body Type: SUV	Fuel Consumption: 3.3L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: Hyb/PULP	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2018	Body Type: SUV	Fuel Consumption: 3.3L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: Hyb/PULP	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2017	Body Type: SUV	Fuel Consumption: 3.3L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: Hyb/PULP	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2016	Body Type: SUV	Fuel Consumption: 11.0L/100km	Engine: 4.7L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2016	Body Type: SUV	Fuel Consumption: 3.3L/100km	Engine: 3.0L	Fuel Type: Hyb/PULP	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2015	Body Type: SUV	Fuel Consumption: 11.0L/100km	Engine: 4.7L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO

*Combined fuel consumption

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Mercedes-Benz GLE500 News

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