Mercedes Benz Gle Class Generation 2 (2020–present)

Mercedes Benz Gle Class Generation 2 (2020–present) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Mercedes Benz Gle Class — body generations

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Gle Class

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

About this generation

The fourth generation GLE was unveiled at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. At launch, the GLE was sold in the U.S. with two engine options. The GLE 350 has a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with and the GLE 450 has a 3.0-liter, inline-6, turbocharged engine with and of torque. The GLE 450 has a 48V electric system with an integrated starter motor. The system powers the air-conditioner, in-car electronics and the electronically driven turbocharger.

The GLE 450 features a refined Active Body Control system, that does away with mechanical roll bars, notably enhancing performance. Other engine options are also available. The AMG GLE 53 was introduced at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show in March. It has a 3.0 L turbocharged I6 producing and of torque. A 48V electric system like in the GLE 450 features EQ Boost for an extra and torque on demand. For the first time under the "GLE" name, the GLE also adds a seven-seat option.

In the European market, two plug-in hybrid versions are available: the GLE 350e, using a gasoline engine, and the GLE 350de, using a diesel engine. Both use a 31.2-kWh battery. The vehicle can be equipped with a 60 kW quick charging option. The declared WLTP all-electric range is . In January 2023, the GLE received a facelift for the 2024 model year, adding completely restyled headlights and taillights, a new steering wheel, restyled bumper, newer wheels and a new variant called GLE450e.

In March 2026, the GLE received a facelift for the 2027 model year, adding completely restyled headlights and taillights, a new steering wheel, and a restyled bumper. The 2020 model year Mercedes-Benz GLE was awarded "Top Safety Pick+" by IIHS, applies to vehicle built after July 2019. The GLE received a good rating in all categories except for the headlights. For the headlights, the available curve-adaptive LED projector headlights with high-beam assist on vehicles built after July 2019 scored a good rating from IIHS.

In March 2024, Mercedes-Benz recalled over 116,000 GLE and GLS cars, built from 2019 to 2024, due to a loose 48-volt ground cable that may not have been tightened properly during assembly. The ground cable is located under the front passenger seat that could pose a potential safety risk when the cables become hot.

Source: Wikipedia — Mercedes-Benz GLE — Fourth generation (W167/C167; 2018), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated July 7, 2026.

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.