Exterior Features
- Styling: Commanding SUV presence with a prominent grille, muscular shoulder lines, and an aerodynamic silhouette
- Headlights: Standard LED High Performance headlights; available MULTIBEAM LED with adaptive high beam
- Body Style: 5-door luxury midsize SUV; available as a Coupe with a sloping roofline
- Badging: Mercedes-Benz star; model designation (GLE 350, GLE 450, etc.) on the rear
- Wheel Options: 19-inch to 22-inch alloy wheels, with various sporty and elegant designs
Interior & Comfort
- Driver Display: 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Infotainment: 12.3-inch central touchscreen media display with MBUX
- Seating: Standard MB-Tex upholstery; available genuine leather
- Ambient Lighting: 64-color ambient lighting
- Climate Control: Standard 2-zone automatic climate control; available 4-zone THERMOTRONIC
- Front Seats: Available heated, ventilated, and multicontour front seats with massage
Technology & Connectivity
- Smartphone Integration: Standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Navigation: Standard MBUX navigation with augmented reality for the live view
- Wireless Charging: Standard wireless smartphone charging
- Premium Audio: Standard audio system; available Burmester® surround sound systems
- Voice Control: “Hey Mercedes,” voice assistant
Performance & Driving
- Powertrain: Turbocharged engines with EQ Boost mild-hybrid tech (e.g., GLE 450: 375 hp); available plug-in hybrid (GLE 400e)
- Drivetrain: 4MATIC® all-wheel drive standard on most models
- Drive Modes: DYNAMIC SELECT with multiple modes; available OFF-ROAD Engineering package
- Steering: Electric power steering
- Suspension: Standard suspension; available AIRMATIC air suspension with adaptive damping
Safety & Driver Assistance
- Safety Suite: Standard ATTENTION ASSIST, Active Brake Assist, and Active Lane Keeping Assist
- Blind Spot Monitoring: Standard Active Blind Spot Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control: Available DISTRONIC with Active Distance Assist and Steering Pilot
- Parking Assistance: Available Active Parking Assist with 360-degree camera
- Cross Traffic Alert: Standard Exit Warning Assist
Cargo & Practicality
- Cargo Capacity: Approximately 33.3 cubic feet behind the rear seats; up to 74.9 cubic feet with seats folded
- Rear Seats: 40/20/40 split-folding rear seatbacks with power adjustment available
- Seat Adjustment: Standard power-adjustable front seats