Car Reviews

1

Select Brand

2

Select body style & engine

3

Select Year

Car Ranking

By body

Select Body Style

Sedan

Coupe

Convertible

Hatchback

Pickup Truck

SUV

Van

Wagon

More

🔥 Write a review and Earn Upto $50 on PayPal

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

header-image

Rating8.1

Ranked #8 in

$52,200 - $54,700

Starting Price

Year

Senior Editor,

Updated on September 26, 2023

Pros	Cons	What's New
Intricately designed interiors	Rivals are much quicker	No major changes on the board
A wide range of cutting-edge features are available	Very few storage compartments
Style on the outside turns heads everywhere
Driving this car is a confidence-inspiring experience thanks to the powerful V6 engine

Specs & Features

$52,200

price

302 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

273 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl RWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV is a proud member of the midsize SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the BMW X5, the Lexus RX 350 F Sport, and the Acura MDX. Available in a single trim, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class starts off at a base price of MSRP $52,200. Its 3.5L V6 engine and 7-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 302 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 7.5 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 6,600 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the GLE-Class manages to get a combined EPA rating of 20 MPG, a poor number for the class, giving its rivals an edge. It also has a ground clearance of 6.7 inches.

Buying Advice

With its aggressive engine and a variety of features, the GLE 350 is more than enough to satisfy most drivers. You can further enhance your experience by choosing the optional air suspension for an additional $1,160.

Trims

350
$52,200 onwards

Engine: 3.5L 6cyl RWD 7A
Horsepower: 302 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
Torque: 273 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm
0-60 mph: 6.98 sec
Top Speed: TBD mph
Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vs competitor's 0-60

	Car Name	0-60 MPH	Quarter Mile	Top Speed	Source	Compare
	2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Ranked #13	6.98 sec	-	-
	2018 BMW X3 Ranked #1	4.7 sec	13.2 sec	155 mph
	2018 Audi SQ5 Ranked #2	5.1 sec	13.8 sec	155 mph
	2018 Porsche Cayenne Ranked #3	5.7 sec	14.1 sec	142 mph
	2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ranked #4	5.9 sec	14.5 sec	126 mph
	2018 BMW X4 Ranked #5	6 sec	15.2 sec	130 mph

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vs competitor's MPG

	Car Name	MPG City	MPG Highway	MPG Combined	Fuel Tank Capacity	Range (C/H)	Source	Compare
	2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Ranked #7	18 mpg	23 mpg	20 mpg	24.6 gal.	442.8/565.8 mi.
	2018 Lexus RX 450hL Hybrid Ranked #1	31 mpg	28 mpg	30 mpg	17.2 gal.	533.2/481.6 mi.
	2018 BMW X3 Ranked #2	22 mpg	29 mpg	25 mpg	17.2 gal.	378.40/498.80 mi.
	2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Ranked #2	22 mpg	29 mpg	25 mpg	18.5 gal.	396/522 mi.
	2018 Volvo XC90 Ranked #2	22 mpg	29 mpg	25 mpg	18.8 gal.	413.6/545.2 mi.
	2018 Jaguar F-PACE Ranked #3	22 mpg	27 mpg	24 mpg	16.6 gal.	365.2/448.2 mi.

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vs competitor's dimensions

	Car Name	Length	Width	Height	Ground Clearance	Wheelbase	Source	Compare
	2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Ranked #12	189.7 in.	78.9 in.	70.7 in.	7 in.	114.8 in.
	2018 Infiniti QX60 Ranked #1	200.1 in.	77.2 in.	68.6 in.	6.5 in.	114.2 in.
	2018 Audi Q7 Ranked #2	199.6 in.	77.5 in.	68.5 in.	8 in.	117.9 in.
	2018 Lexus RX 350L Ranked #3	196.9 in.	74.6 in.	67.3 in.	8.1 in.	109.8 in.
	2018 Lexus RX 450hL Hybrid Ranked #3	196.9 in.	74.6 in.	67.7 in.	7.9 in.	109.8 in.
	2018 Acura MDX Ranked #4	196.2 in.	77.7 in.	67.4 in.	5.6 in.	111 in.

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vs competitor's trunk space

	Car Name	Trunk Capacity	Passenger Volume	Max Trunk Volume	Source	Compare
	2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Ranked #2	38.2 cu.ft.	-	80.3 cu.ft.
	2018 BMW X6 Ranked #1	26.6 cu.ft.	164.4 cu.ft.	59.7 cu.ft.
	2018 Volvo XC90 Ranked #3	41.8 cu.ft.	103.8 cu.ft.	85.7 cu.ft.
	2018 Lexus RX 350L Ranked #4	7.5 cu.ft.	117 cu.ft.	58.5 cu.ft.
	2018 Infiniti QX60 Ranked #5	15.8 cu.ft.	130.4 cu.ft.	76.5 cu.ft.
	2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Ranked #6	20.3 cu.ft.	-	51 cu.ft.

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vs competitor's cargo space

	Car Name	Cargo Volume	Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area	Max Cargo Volume	Bed Length	Source	Compare
	2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Ranked #1	93.2 cu.ft.	38.2 cu.ft.	80.3 cu.ft.	-
	2018 Jaguar E-PACE Ranked #2	5.4 cu.ft.	24.2 cu.ft.	52.7 cu.ft.	-
	2018 Land Rover Discovery Ranked #3	53.4 cu.ft.	43.5 cu.ft.	88.3 cu.ft.	-
	2018 Cadillac XT5 Ranked #4	29.9 cu.ft.	30 cu.ft.	63 cu.ft.	-
	2018 Lexus RX 350 Ranked #5	56.3 cu.ft.	18.4 cu.ft.	56.3 cu.ft.	-
	2018 Acura MDX Ranked #6	8.8 cu.ft.	14.9 cu.ft.	68.4 cu.ft.	243 ft.

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

	Car Name	Towing Capacity	Payload Capacity	Weight	Source	Compare
	2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Ranked #4	6600 lbs.	1631 lbs.	4650 lbs.
	2018 Lexus RX 450hL Hybrid Ranked #1	10330 lbs.	1070 lbs.	4905 lbs.
	2018 Land Rover Discovery Ranked #2	8201 lbs.	1841 lbs.	4751 lbs.
	2018 Porsche Cayenne Ranked #3	7716 lbs.	1707 lbs.	4488 lbs.
	2018 BMW X6 Ranked #5	6000 lbs.	1110 lbs.	4585 lbs.
	2018 BMW X5 Ranked #6	5952 lbs.	1110 lbs.	4680 lbs.

Top Mercedes-Benz Cars

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65

Horsepower : 621 hp @ 4800 rpm

MPG Combined : 16 mpg

0-60 : 3.77 sec

#1

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65

Horsepower : 621 hp @ 4800 rpm

MPG Combined : 16 mpg

0-60 : 4.27 sec

#2

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65

Horsepower : 621 hp @ 4800 rpm

MPG Combined : 12 mpg

0-60 : 3.98 sec

#3

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 S

Horsepower : 603 hp @ 5750 rpm

MPG Combined : 18 mpg

0-60 : 3.89 sec

#4

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63

Horsepower : 603 hp @ 5500 rpm

MPG Combined : 20 mpg

0-60 : 4.08 sec

#5

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R

Horsepower : 577 hp @ 6250 rpm

MPG Combined : 17 mpg

0-60 : 3.11 sec

#6

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS 63

Horsepower : 577 hp @ 5500 rpm

MPG Combined : 15 mpg

0-60 : 4.83 sec

#7

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S

Horsepower : 577 hp @ 5500 rpm

MPG Combined : 15 mpg

0-60 : 4.49 sec

#8

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 Coupe

Horsepower : 577 hp @ 5500 rpm

MPG Combined : 15 mpg

0-60 : 4.1 sec

#9

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63

Horsepower : 577 hp @ 5500 rpm

MPG Combined : 19 mpg

0-60 : 3.92 sec

#10

Other Midsize SUV

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 Coupe

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S