Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLE and Mercedes-Benz GL-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz GLE and the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class.
When comparing the Mercedes-Benz GLE's and the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLE has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLE's and the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Pricing: A used 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE ranges from $12,995 to $32,887 while a used 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is priced between $10,810 to $26,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz GLE’s base engine makes 302 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class base engine makes 240 horsepower. The GLE is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 590 miles. The GL-Class is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 686 miles. This gives the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mercedes-Benz GLE. The GLE uses gasoline, and the GL-Class uses diesel.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz GLE and Mercedes-Benz GL-Class are comparable in regards to front shoulder room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Mercedes-Benz GLE has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
51100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
58934
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
38260 - 102200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
64550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
66940
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
39065 - 119900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
20002
Price Range:
12995 - 32887
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
21514
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
13255 - 31839
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17393
Price Range:
10810 - 26995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
23982
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10444 - 65036
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
90
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
110342
# Good or Great Deals:
34
Mercedes-Benz GLE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLE
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
2.3 - 7.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.13
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.8 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.054
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5404047745973022
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 9.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.784003905152066
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.9 - 15.8
Mercedes-Benz GLE Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 70Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 70Ranking
4 out of / 70Ranking
4 out of / 70Ranking
5 out of / 70Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 24Ranking
9 out of / 70Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 24Ranking
13 out of / 70Ranking
16 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
21 out of / 70Ranking
21 out of / 70Ranking
23 out of / 70Ranking
25 out of / 70Ranking
32 out of / 70Ranking
33 out of / 70Ranking
42 out of / 62Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz GLE Trim Levels
AMG GLE 63, AMG GLE 63 S, GLE 300d 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 400 4MATIC, GLE 450 AMG
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Trim Levels
AMG GL 63, GL 350 BlueTEC, GL 450 4MATIC, GL 550 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
302 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 3600 rpm
Torque:
455 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
443 / 590 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
502 / 686 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Diesel
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Cargo Space:
38.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
80.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
93.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
160 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4652 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
70.7 inches
Length:
189.1 inches
Wheelbase:
114.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5467 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
72.8 inches
Length:
201.6 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Dakota Brown Metallic
Gray
Palladium Silver Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Red
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Dakota Brown Metallic
Gray
Palladium Silver Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Interior Colors
Beige
Ginger Beige/Black / Ginger Beige/Espresso Brown
Black
Black / Black Pearl
Brown
Espresso Brown / Saddle Brown/Black
Gray
Crystal Grey/Black
White
Porcelain/Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Almond Beige/Black
Black
Black
Brown
Almond Beige/Mocha / Auburn Brown / Auburn Brown/Black
Gray
Grey/Black / Grey/Dark Grey
White
Porcelain
