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Mercedes-Benz GLE

Years2015–present
Generations7
Total variants69
Body stylesSUV
PlatformW164/V251/W166
DesignerBruno Sacco & Peter Pfeiffer · Peter Arcadipane · Andreas Deufel, Holger Hutzenlaub, Steve Mattin · Emiel Burki
AssemblyUnited States: Tuscaloosa, Alabama · Austria: Graz (Magna Steyr · 1999–2002) · India: Pune, Maharashtra · Indonesia: Bogor · Thailand: Samut Prakan · Malaysia: Pekan · China: Beijing
Also known asM-Class (1997–2015)

The Mercedes-Benz GLE is a SUV model, produced 2015–present, spanning 7 generations with 69 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the GLE Coupe (2026-), GLE Facelift 2023 (2023-), GLE Coupé Facelift 2023 (2023-) and GLE Coupé (2020-2023). The GLE W166 (2015-2018) generation is the most extensively documented, with 13 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 7

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Mercedes-Benz GLE have?

The Mercedes-Benz GLE has 7 generations with 69 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Mercedes-Benz GLE produced?

The Mercedes-Benz GLE has been produced 2015–present. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Mercedes-Benz GLE?

The Mercedes-Benz GLE is available as SUV. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

V167 LCIPlatform · 2 body variants
Mercedes-Benz GLE 2023 suv front view
V167 LCISUV

GLE Facelift 2023 (2023-)

2023–present·SUV
12 variants
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Mercedes-Benz GLE 2023 suv front view
V167 LCISUV

GLE Coupé Facelift 2023 (2023-)

2023–2026·SUV
8 variants
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V167 CoupéPlatform · 1 body variant
Mercedes-Benz GLE 2020 suv front view
V167 CoupéSUV

GLE Coupé (2020-2023)

2020–2023·SUV
7 variants
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V167Platform · 1 body variant
Mercedes-Benz GLE 2018 suv front view
V167SUV

GLE (2018-2023)

2018–2023·SUV
10 variants
Open generation →
W166Platform · 2 body variants
Mercedes-Benz GLE 2015 suv front view
W166SUV

GLE Coupé W166 (2015-2020)

2015–2020·SUV
8 variants
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Mercedes-Benz GLE 2015 suv front view
W166SUV

GLE W166 (2015-2018)

2015–2018·SUV
13 variants
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Mercedes-Benz GLE 2026 suv front view
GenerationSUV

GLE Coupe (2026-)

2026–present·SUV
11 variants
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Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

€65,454Estimated total · €13,091 per year
  • Depreciation€46,604
  • Fuel / energy€10,500
  • Insurance€3,750
  • Maintenance€3,000
  • Road tax€1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 1

Mercedes-Benz GLE: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • M-Class
    1997–2015
Across · SUV

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
GLE Coupé W166 (2015-2020)2015–2020412 hp5.4 s8€109k–€219k★ 3.4
GLE W166 (2015-2018)2015–2018369 hp6 s13€73k–€195k★ 4.0
GLE (2018-2023)2018–2023367 hp5.7 s10€89k–€212k★ 3.7
GLE Coupé (2020-2023)2020–2023366 hp5.6 s7€102k–€236k★ 3.5
GLE Facelift 2023 (2023-)2023–present337 hp5.7 s12€94k–€248k★ 3.3
GLE Coupé Facelift 2023 (2023-)2023–2026377 hp5.4 s8€107k–€256k★ 3.3
GLE Coupe (2026-)2026–present359 hp5.4 s11€104k–€158k—

Equipment

GLE Coupe (2026-)

Does the Mercedes-Benz GLE have Apple CarPlay?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Mercedes-Benz GLE have Android Auto?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Mercedes-Benz GLE have parking sensors?
Standard (front & rear) — on all versions
Does the Mercedes-Benz GLE have a reversing camera?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Mercedes-Benz GLE have cruise control?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Mercedes-Benz GLE have built-in navigation?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Mercedes-Benz GLE have ISOFIX?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Mercedes-Benz GLE have lane keeping assist?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Mercedes-Benz GLE have Bluetooth?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Mercedes-Benz GLE have a driver airbag?
Standard — on all versions