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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE gets a mid-cycle refresh led by updated styling, newer touchscreen software, and broader electrification. The biggest addition is the GLE 450e plug-in hybrid, which has a 49-mile EPA-rated electric range.
About the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE
2nd generation GLE (introduced for 2020), mid-cycle refresh year.
Mercedes-Benz positions the GLE as its core midsize luxury SUV: roomy, quiet, and upscale enough for everyday family use, long highway trips, and light towing without feeling oversized. Its main draw is the breadth of the lineup—mild-hybrid gas models, a plug-in hybrid, and a V8—paired with a polished cabin, large digital displays, and a comfort-first driving character. In the Mercedes SUV range, it sits between the smaller GLC and the larger GLS as the brand’s main premium all-rounder.
The GLE 350 4MATIC is the core version, with all-wheel drive, heated front seats, two 12.3-inch displays, and a surround-view camera. The GLE 450 adds a smoother turbocharged six-cylinder engine, while the new GLE 450e handles many daily trips on electricity and supports DC fast charging. The GLE 580 remains the high-power non-AMG model, pairing a V8 with air suspension and a Burmester sound system.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The new GLE 450e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid joins the lineup with a 49-mile EPA-rated electric range and 60 kW DC fast charging. The GLE 350 4MATIC gains 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance, bringing that technology to every gasoline model. The rear-wheel-drive GLE 350 is dropped.
Styling
Mercedes revises the front and rear bumpers and lamp graphics. Inside, the GLE gets a new steering wheel and updated trim details.
Tech
Updated MBUX touchscreen software brings improved voice control plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The surround-view camera becomes standard on the GLE 350 4MATIC and GLE 450 4MATIC, while ventilated front seats become standard on the GLE 580 4MATIC.
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, MHEV, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, MHEV, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter w/EQ Boost | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic | Automatic, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic | Automatic, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic | Automatic, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | 15 mpg | |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | 20 mpg | |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 375 hp | 510 hp | |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 538 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7700 lb | 7700 lb | ||
| Rear Legroom | 40.9 in | 40.9 in | 40.9 in | 40.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| 360 Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Dual Power Rear Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Reclining Rear Seats | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE a full redesign?
No. The 2024 GLE is a mid-cycle refresh of the generation introduced for 2020. It receives updated exterior details, a revised cabin, newer touchscreen software, and powertrain changes without a complete redesign.
What is the new 2024 GLE 450e?
The GLE 450e is a new plug-in-hybrid model with all-wheel drive. It has a 49-mile EPA-rated electric range and standard 60 kW DC fast charging, while retaining a gasoline engine for longer trips.
Does every 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE use hybrid technology?
Yes. Every gasoline-powered 2024 GLE uses a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, which assists the engine but does not provide extended electric-only driving. The GLE 450e is the separate plug-in hybrid designed to travel meaningful distances on electricity alone.
What equipment became standard on the 2024 GLE?
The surround-view camera became standard on the GLE 350 4MATIC and GLE 450 4MATIC. Ventilated front seats became standard on the GLE 580 4MATIC, and the refreshed lineup received wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Is the 2024 GLE meaningfully different from the 2023 model?
Yes. The 2024 model is the more substantially updated choice, with refreshed styling, revised cabin details, newer touchscreen software, broader mild-hybrid use, and the new GLE 450e plug-in hybrid. The underlying vehicle is still the same generation, so this is an update rather than a ground-up redesign.
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
4.2
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE
(977 reviews)
“I do not like that when you put in gear and take foot off brake the car doesn't move. You need to hit the gas pedal in order to make it go. Also, when on a hill, and you take foot off the brake, you go backwards like a manual car. Do not like how the gears are in the Mercedes. Seems odd for an expensive car”
“The audio system that came with the car is terrible. Not up to Mercedes standards. I mistakenly overlooked this when I test drove the vehicle. My ten year old trade-in had a much better sound system. Otherwise, it's a great car.”