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2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is the addition of the upright-body GLE 43 4MATIC SUV to the lineup. The GLE 63 also gains standard ventilated front seats, but the engines, styling, safety equipment, and infotainment otherwise carry over from 2018.
About the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE
W166-based GLE SUV and first-generation C292 GLE Coupe, final U.S. model year for these AMG versions
Mercedes-AMG positioned the GLE as a performance SUV range that combines sports-car acceleration and handling hardware with five-seat utility and a luxury cabin. Upright SUV versions emphasize cargo room and everyday usefulness, while the Coupe trades some space for a lower, more dramatic roofline. Across both shapes, rear-biased AWD, adaptive air suspension, strong brakes, and turbocharged V6 or handcrafted V8 power distinguish the AMG GLE from ordinary midsize luxury SUVs.
The 2019 AMG GLE spans two personalities: the practical, upright SUV and the more dramatically sloped Coupe. GLE 43 models use a 385-hp biturbo V6, while the GLE 63 and 63 S step up to handcrafted V8 power with 550 and 577 hp, respectively. Notable equipment includes adaptive air suspension, rear-biased AWD, built-in navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and advanced parking assistance on the V8 models.
What changed, by category
Lineup
The upright-body GLE 43 4MATIC SUV joins the 2019 lineup alongside the GLE 43 Coupe.
Comfort
Ventilated front seats become standard equipment on the GLE 63.
2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 5.5 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 5.5 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd w/9G-Tronic Sport | Automatic, 7-Spd w/7G-Tronic & AMG SPEEDSHIFT Plus | Automatic, 7-Spd w/7G-Tronic & AMG SPEEDSHIFT Plus | Automatic, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | 12 mpg | 14 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Horsepower | 385 hp | 550 hp | 577 hp | 385 hp |
| Torque | 384 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft | 561 lb-ft | 384 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7200 lb | 7198 lb | 7198–7200 lb | 7200 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 23 cu-ft | 80.3 cu-ft | 23–80.3 cu-ft | 80.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.4 in | 38.4 in | 38.4 in | |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Headlights | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| 360 Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Video Input | ||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Dual Power Lumbar Support Front Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE redesigned?
No. The 2019 AMG GLE is not a redesign; its engines, transmissions, AWD systems, suspension, styling, safety features, and infotainment carry over from 2018.
Which AMG GLE trim was added for 2019?
The upright-body GLE 43 4MATIC SUV was added to the 2019 lineup. It uses a 385-hp biturbo V6, a nine-speed automatic transmission, rear-biased AWD, and adaptive air suspension.
What equipment changed on the 2019 AMG GLE 63?
Ventilated front seats became standard on the 2019 AMG GLE 63. Its 550-hp handcrafted V8 and other major mechanical hardware carried over.
Is the 2019 AMG GLE substantially different from the 2018 model?
No. The differences are limited to the GLE 43 4MATIC SUV joining the lineup and ventilated front seats becoming standard on the GLE 63; the rest of the range is largely unchanged.
Was 2019 the final year for this version of the AMG GLE?
Yes. The 2019 model year was the last U.S. year for these W166-based AMG GLE SUVs and C292 GLE Coupes. The redesigned GLE SUV arrived for 2020 without a direct AMG successor that year.
2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE.
4.2
2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE
(142 reviews)
“Beautiful vehicle, HVAC Failure! STRONG moldy smell coming from the evaporative coils after only a few months.”
“The look of the vehicle is impressive, but how it handles and the comfort is amazing.”