“2025 GLE350 4Matic has great style, many features as well as solid wide wheel base. It holds road well and I love it more than my 2017.”
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE is a new rear-wheel-drive GLE 350 at the bottom of the SUV lineup. Otherwise, this is a light update, with a fingerprint reader becoming standard and the core engines, cabin, and safety equipment carrying over.
About the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE
2nd generation GLE (W167, launched for 2020), second year after the 2024 refresh.
Mercedes-Benz positions the GLE as a comfort-first midsize luxury SUV with a wide spread of powertrains, upscale cabin tech, and a polished everyday driving feel. The brand leans on strong turbo power, heated power front seats, voice control, and proactive safety features, while reviewers consistently describe it as more about quiet, smooth luxury than sharp sportiness. That makes the GLE a strong fit for shoppers who want a roomy, tech-rich Mercedes SUV that feels relaxed and expensive in daily use.
The GLE 350 focuses on everyday comfort and essential luxury, while the GLE 350 4MATIC adds all-wheel drive for extra traction. Higher trims step up to the smoother six-cylinder GLE 450, the plug-in-hybrid GLE 450e with up to 49 miles of electric range, and the V8-powered GLE 580 with air suspension, ventilated front seats, and Burmester audio.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
A rear-wheel-drive GLE 350 joins the SUV lineup as the new entry trim. The other non-AMG engines and transmissions carry over.
Tech
A fingerprint reader becomes standard across the GLE lineup.
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter w/EQ Boost | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter w/EQ Boost | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter w/EQ Boost | 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 | Automatic, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | 19–21 mpg | 15 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | 20 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 255 hp | 375 hp | 510 hp | 381 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 538 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7700 lb | 7700 lb | 7700 lb | 7700 lb | 7700 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 74.9 cu-ft | 74.9 cu-ft | 31.6–74.9 cu-ft | 74.9 cu-ft | 74.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 40.9 in | 40.9 in | 40.9 in | 40.9 in | 40.9 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 5–7 | 7 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 450 | ||||
| MPGe Combined | 60 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Third Row Seat | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE?
The biggest change is the addition of the rear-wheel-drive GLE 350 as the new entry trim. Most of the remaining SUV lineup carries over from 2024.
Is every 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE all-wheel drive?
No. The new 2025 GLE 350 uses rear-wheel drive, while the GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 450e 4MATIC, and GLE 580 4MATIC have all-wheel drive.
Did the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE get new engines?
No new engine replaces the existing non-AMG choices for 2025. The main powertrain change is that the four-cylinder GLE 350 joins the lineup with rear-wheel drive, while the other engines and transmissions remain unchanged.
What technology changed on the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE?
A fingerprint reader becomes standard across the 2025 GLE lineup. The broader cabin layout and core infotainment setup otherwise remain largely unchanged.
Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE a major update over the 2024 model?
No. The 2025 GLE is a light update following the larger 2024 refresh. Its notable differences are the new rear-wheel-drive GLE 350 and a standard fingerprint reader across the lineup.
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
4.2
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE
(217 reviews)
“There is an annoying thump of base on my left foot on the drivers footrest area.”
“Solid vehicle, quiet ride, lack of storage. Comfortable. Easy on fuel consumption. Good bones.”