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Colin Ryan specializes in writing about new cars. He has done this for the Los Angeles Times, Variety, Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader, Popular Mechanics, Mazda and Lexus customer magazines, plus a bunch of enthusiast sites and publications. And he spent several years as a staff writer at BBC Top Gear magazine. During this zig-zag of a career trajectory, he has driven everything from budget Malaysian hatchbacks (yes, they exist) to scarily expensive Italian exotica. The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE is a high point in the luxury midsize SUV class, getting virtually every aspect not only right, but often raising an already elevated bar. We expect pricing to start at around $61,000. Not that it really needed it, but the GLE is It joins a comprehensive lineup of variants going from perfectly acceptable to preposterously accelerative. Depending on budget, the GLE seems capable of supplying more of everything. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE Pricing We expect the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE to start at around $61,000. That’s for the GLE 350 4Matic. There’s no rear-drive GLE starting off the range this year. Since the new GLE 400 e 4Matic is built in the United States (like the rest of the GLE range) there’s a good chance it • 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4Matic: $61,000 (estimated) • 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 e 4Matic: $67,000 (estimated) • 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4Matic: $68,000 (estimated) • 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 4Matic: $84,500 (estimated) • 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 SUV: $77,500 (estimated) ...

Select a year • Highs Spacious first and second-row seats, high-tech features abound, offers some legit off-road capability. • Lows Stiff ride on larger wheels, snug passenger space in the optional third row, unlocking the best features requires a big investment. • Verdict The GLE-class's premium cabin and plentiful tech features bolster its luxury status, but it doesn't stand out among similarly desirable rivals. Overview If you're a die-hard Mercedes-Benz customer, the 2024 GLE-class SUV has the panache and features you're familiar with, but rival SUVs in the mid-size segment are closely matched. The Benz is handsome and tech-forward with a quartet of available powertrains that run the gamut from a simple turbo inline-four to a twin-turbo V-8. A monolithic dashboard display provides almost as much digital real estate as Times Square, which is either impressive or annoying depending on your tastes. In contrast to rivals like the 11 Mercedes-Benz GLE-class STARTING AT: $63,800 What's New for 2024? A facelift and new plug-in hybrid powertrain are the headlines for the 2024 GLE-class SUV. The GLE400e model joins the lineup with a turbocharged four-cylinder and electric motor combo that should provide enough electric driving range to avoid using gasoline on short trips around town. The GLE-class's exterior styling is lightly altered for 2024, including a revised front bumper design, an updated grille, new lighting elements, and restyled wheels. A new steering wheel has been a...

• • • Production 1997–2015 (M-Class) 2015–present (GLE) Body and chassis The Mercedes-Benz GLE, formerly Mercedes-Benz M-Class (designated with the "ML" nomenclature), is a The first-generation M-Class, designated with the model code W163, is a Since April 2015, the M-Class has been renamed to the GLE with the release of the facelifted W166 model, in an effort to harmonize Mercedes-Benz SUV nameplates by aligning it with the Nomenclature update from M to GLE [ ] Although grouped under the "M-Class" naming banner since the first launch, From 2015, with the release of the facelifted W166 third-generation model at the New York Auto Show in April, the M-Class was renamed to GLE as per the revised nomenclature adopted by the brand. Under this scheme, SUVs use the base name "GL", followed by the model's placement in Mercedes-Benz hierarchy. The "G" is for Geländewagen (German for off land wagon or First generation (W163; 1997) [ ] • • 2.3L • 3.2L • 3.7L • 4.3L • 5.0L • 5.4L • • 2.7L • 4.0L 5-speed 5-speed Dimensions 2,819mm (111.0in) Length 1997–02: 4,587mm (180.6in) 2002–05: 4,638mm (182.6in) AMG: 4,636mm (182.5in) Width 1997–02: 1,834mm (72.2in) 2002–05: 1,839mm (72.4in) AMG: 1,895mm (74.6in) Height 1997–02: 1,775mm (69.9in) 2002–05: 1,821mm (71.7in) AMG: 1,760mm (69.3in) 2,093kg (4,614lb) Mercedes-Benz ML 55 AMG (Europe) Development [ ] Mercedes-Benz proposed a plan to replace the G-Class, which at the time had been in production for 11 years. A joint agreement with In March ...

Select a year • Highs High-tech cabin, looks appropriately upscale, spacious first- and second-row seats. • Lows Stiff ride especially with large wheels, snug optional third row, best features carry big price tags. • Verdict The GLE-class does most things very well, but so do many of its mid-size luxury SUV rivals, some of which cost thousands less. $81,950 After driving two of the three available powertrains, we'd suggest sticking with the entry-level turbocharged four-cylinder GLE350 model. Despite the fact that it's the lowest-powered option, it moves the GLE-class along with enough authority to satisfy most drivers, and it returned the best fuel economy in our testing. Since we're saving our hard-earned dollars by going with the base model, we'd allow ourselves to splurge on the Premium package (Burmester audio system, 360-degree camera, and a 115-volt household-style power outlet) and the Warmth and Comfort package (heated front armrests and upper door panels). We'd also add heated seats in the second row and four-zone automatic climate control, both of which are standalone options. Engine, Transmission, and Performance Models wearing the GLE350 badge are powered by a 255-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine with either rear- or all-wheel drive (4Matic in Mercedes parlance) and a nine-speed automatic transmission. Stepping up to the GLE450 brings standard all-wheel drive and a 362-hp hybrid powertrain that consists of a turbocharged inline-six and a novel 48-volt elec...

Select a year • Highs Spacious first and second-row seats, high-tech features abound, offers some legit off-road capability. • Lows Stiff ride on larger wheels, snug passenger space in the optional third row, unlocking the best features requires a big investment. • Verdict The GLE-class's premium cabin and plentiful tech features bolster its luxury status, but it doesn't stand out among similarly desirable rivals. Overview If you're a die-hard Mercedes-Benz customer, the 2024 GLE-class SUV has the panache and features you're familiar with, but rival SUVs in the mid-size segment are closely matched. The Benz is handsome and tech-forward with a quartet of available powertrains that run the gamut from a simple turbo inline-four to a twin-turbo V-8. A monolithic dashboard display provides almost as much digital real estate as Times Square, which is either impressive or annoying depending on your tastes. In contrast to rivals like the 11 Mercedes-Benz GLE-class STARTING AT: $63,800 What's New for 2024? A facelift and new plug-in hybrid powertrain are the headlines for the 2024 GLE-class SUV. The GLE400e model joins the lineup with a turbocharged four-cylinder and electric motor combo that should provide enough electric driving range to avoid using gasoline on short trips around town. The GLE-class's exterior styling is lightly altered for 2024, including a revised front bumper design, an updated grille, new lighting elements, and restyled wheels. A new steering wheel has been a...

• • • Production 1997–2015 (M-Class) 2015–present (GLE) Body and chassis The Mercedes-Benz GLE, formerly Mercedes-Benz M-Class (designated with the "ML" nomenclature), is a The first-generation M-Class, designated with the model code W163, is a Since April 2015, the M-Class has been renamed to the GLE with the release of the facelifted W166 model, in an effort to harmonize Mercedes-Benz SUV nameplates by aligning it with the Nomenclature update from M to GLE [ ] Although grouped under the "M-Class" naming banner since the first launch, From 2015, with the release of the facelifted W166 third-generation model at the New York Auto Show in April, the M-Class was renamed to GLE as per the revised nomenclature adopted by the brand. Under this scheme, SUVs use the base name "GL", followed by the model's placement in Mercedes-Benz hierarchy. The "G" is for Geländewagen (German for off land wagon or First generation (W163; 1997) [ ] • • 2.3L • 3.2L • 3.7L • 4.3L • 5.0L • 5.4L • • 2.7L • 4.0L 5-speed 5-speed Dimensions 2,819mm (111.0in) Length 1997–02: 4,587mm (180.6in) 2002–05: 4,638mm (182.6in) AMG: 4,636mm (182.5in) Width 1997–02: 1,834mm (72.2in) 2002–05: 1,839mm (72.4in) AMG: 1,895mm (74.6in) Height 1997–02: 1,775mm (69.9in) 2002–05: 1,821mm (71.7in) AMG: 1,760mm (69.3in) 2,093kg (4,614lb) Mercedes-Benz ML 55 AMG (Europe) Development [ ] Mercedes-Benz proposed a plan to replace the G-Class, which at the time had been in production for 11 years. A joint agreement with In March ...

Select a year • Highs High-tech cabin, looks appropriately upscale, spacious first- and second-row seats. • Lows Stiff ride especially with large wheels, snug optional third row, best features carry big price tags. • Verdict The GLE-class does most things very well, but so do many of its mid-size luxury SUV rivals, some of which cost thousands less. $81,950 After driving two of the three available powertrains, we'd suggest sticking with the entry-level turbocharged four-cylinder GLE350 model. Despite the fact that it's the lowest-powered option, it moves the GLE-class along with enough authority to satisfy most drivers, and it returned the best fuel economy in our testing. Since we're saving our hard-earned dollars by going with the base model, we'd allow ourselves to splurge on the Premium package (Burmester audio system, 360-degree camera, and a 115-volt household-style power outlet) and the Warmth and Comfort package (heated front armrests and upper door panels). We'd also add heated seats in the second row and four-zone automatic climate control, both of which are standalone options. Engine, Transmission, and Performance Models wearing the GLE350 badge are powered by a 255-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine with either rear- or all-wheel drive (4Matic in Mercedes parlance) and a nine-speed automatic transmission. Stepping up to the GLE450 brings standard all-wheel drive and a 362-hp hybrid powertrain that consists of a turbocharged inline-six and a novel 48-volt elec...

Colin Ryan specializes in writing about new cars. He has done this for the Los Angeles Times, Variety, Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader, Popular Mechanics, Mazda and Lexus customer magazines, plus a bunch of enthusiast sites and publications. And he spent several years as a staff writer at BBC Top Gear magazine. During this zig-zag of a career trajectory, he has driven everything from budget Malaysian hatchbacks (yes, they exist) to scarily expensive Italian exotica. The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE is a high point in the luxury midsize SUV class, getting virtually every aspect not only right, but often raising an already elevated bar. We expect pricing to start at around $61,000. Not that it really needed it, but the GLE is It joins a comprehensive lineup of variants going from perfectly acceptable to preposterously accelerative. Depending on budget, the GLE seems capable of supplying more of everything. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE Pricing We expect the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE to start at around $61,000. That’s for the GLE 350 4Matic. There’s no rear-drive GLE starting off the range this year. Since the new GLE 400 e 4Matic is built in the United States (like the rest of the GLE range) there’s a good chance it • 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4Matic: $61,000 (estimated) • 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 e 4Matic: $67,000 (estimated) • 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4Matic: $68,000 (estimated) • 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 4Matic: $84,500 (estimated) • 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 SUV: $77,500 (estimated) ...

• • • Production 1997–2015 (M-Class) 2015–present (GLE) Body and chassis The Mercedes-Benz GLE, formerly Mercedes-Benz M-Class (designated with the "ML" nomenclature), is a The first-generation M-Class, designated with the model code W163, is a Since April 2015, the M-Class has been renamed to the GLE with the release of the facelifted W166 model, in an effort to harmonize Mercedes-Benz SUV nameplates by aligning it with the Nomenclature update from M to GLE [ ] Although grouped under the "M-Class" naming banner since the first launch, From 2015, with the release of the facelifted W166 third-generation model at the New York Auto Show in April, the M-Class was renamed to GLE as per the revised nomenclature adopted by the brand. Under this scheme, SUVs use the base name "GL", followed by the model's placement in Mercedes-Benz hierarchy. The "G" is for Geländewagen (German for off land wagon or First generation (W163; 1997) [ ] • • 2.3L • 3.2L • 3.7L • 4.3L • 5.0L • 5.4L • • 2.7L • 4.0L 5-speed 5-speed Dimensions 2,819mm (111.0in) Length 1997–02: 4,587mm (180.6in) 2002–05: 4,638mm (182.6in) AMG: 4,636mm (182.5in) Width 1997–02: 1,834mm (72.2in) 2002–05: 1,839mm (72.4in) AMG: 1,895mm (74.6in) Height 1997–02: 1,775mm (69.9in) 2002–05: 1,821mm (71.7in) AMG: 1,760mm (69.3in) 2,093kg (4,614lb) Mercedes-Benz ML 55 AMG (Europe) Development [ ] Mercedes-Benz proposed a plan to replace the G-Class, which at the time had been in production for 11 years. A joint agreement with In March ...

Select a year • Highs Spacious first and second-row seats, high-tech features abound, offers some legit off-road capability. • Lows Stiff ride on larger wheels, snug passenger space in the optional third row, unlocking the best features requires a big investment. • Verdict The GLE-class's premium cabin and plentiful tech features bolster its luxury status, but it doesn't stand out among similarly desirable rivals. Overview If you're a die-hard Mercedes-Benz customer, the 2024 GLE-class SUV has the panache and features you're familiar with, but rival SUVs in the mid-size segment are closely matched. The Benz is handsome and tech-forward with a quartet of available powertrains that run the gamut from a simple turbo inline-four to a twin-turbo V-8. A monolithic dashboard display provides almost as much digital real estate as Times Square, which is either impressive or annoying depending on your tastes. In contrast to rivals like the 11 Mercedes-Benz GLE-class STARTING AT: $63,800 What's New for 2024? A facelift and new plug-in hybrid powertrain are the headlines for the 2024 GLE-class SUV. The GLE400e model joins the lineup with a turbocharged four-cylinder and electric motor combo that should provide enough electric driving range to avoid using gasoline on short trips around town. The GLE-class's exterior styling is lightly altered for 2024, including a revised front bumper design, an updated grille, new lighting elements, and restyled wheels. A new steering wheel has been a...