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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

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Rating7.6

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$55,700
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Powerful and refined engine

Ride isn't as comfy as rivals

GLE 350 renamed to GLE 400

Upscale and luxurious interior

Unimpressive handling and disconnected steering feel

New turbocharged V6 engine

Packed with standard features

Unimpressive handling and disconnected steering feel Options drive up the price

Standard all-wheel-drivetrain

Specs & Features

$55,700

price

329 hp @ 5250 rpm

horsepower

354 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

torque

9-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.0L 6cyl AWD 9A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV is a proud member of the midsize SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the BMW X5, the Audi Q7, and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar. Available in a single trim, the GLE-Class starts off at a base price of MSRP $55,700. Its 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 engine and 9-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 329 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 5.5 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 7,200 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 8.3 inches.

Buying Advice

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV enters 2019 with some notable changes offered in a single trim. However, there are plenty of packages available to equip such as Premium 1, 2, and 3 packages that add to the luxury inside the cabin while packages such as AMG Line Exterior Package and Night Package make the exterior more sporty. 

 

Trims

    400
    $55,700 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 9A
    • Horsepower: 329 hp @ 5250 rpm hp
    • Torque: 354 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.37 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

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Torque

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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		6.37 sec--
    2019 BMW M2

    Ranked #1

    		4 sec12.5 sec155 mph
    		5.1 sec13.7 sec-
    2019 Audi Q8

    Ranked #3

    		5.3 sec14.0 sec130 mph
    2019 BMW X5

    Ranked #3

    		5.3 sec-130 mph
    		5.4 sec--
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    2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		17 mpg23 mpg20 mpg24.6 gal.418.2/565.8 mi.
      		27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg11.6 gal.324.8/429.2 mi.
      		25 mpg34 mpg28 mpg19.5 gal.487.5/663 mi.
      		23 mpg33 mpg27 mpg14.2 gal.326.6/468.6 mi.
      		22 mpg28 mpg25 mpg15.9 gal.349.8/445.2 mi.
      		21 mpg29 mpg24 mpg18.8 gal.394.8/545.2 mi.

      2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		189.1 in.78.9 in.70.7 in.7 in.114.8 in.
        		204.3 in.78.8 in.69.9 in.7.7 in.120.9 in.
        		200.6 in.77.2 in.68.6 in.6.5 in.114.2 in.
        2019 Audi Q7

        Ranked #3

        		199.6 in.87.1 in.68.5 in.6 in.117.9 in.
        		197 in.77.5 in.66.1 in.8 in.118.3 in.
        		196.9 in.74.6 in.67.3 in.8.1 in.109.8 in.

        2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.
          2019 BMW X6

          Ranked #1

          		26.6 cu.ft.164.4 cu.ft.59.7 cu.ft.
          		20.5 cu.ft.108 cu.ft.140.7 cu.ft.
          		27.1 cu.ft.102.6 cu.ft.60.3 cu.ft.
          		24.8 cu.ft.159.6 cu.ft.56.8 cu.ft.
          		33.5 cu.ft.145.4 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.

          2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		85.1 cu.ft.38.2 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.-
            		-17.8 cu.ft.--
            		48 cu.ft.29.7 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.-
            2019 Audi Q8

            Ranked #4

            		50.3 cu.ft.28.6 cu.ft.67.5 cu.ft.67 ft.
            		140.7 cu.ft.20.5 cu.ft.140.7 cu.ft.-
            		-16 cu.ft.37.4 cu.ft.-

            2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		7200 lbs.1532 lbs.4751 lbs.
              		8201 lbs.1841 lbs.4751 lbs.
              		7716 lbs.1775 lbs.4839 lbs.
              2019 Audi Q8

              Ranked #3

              		7700 lbs.1102 lbs.5004 lbs.
              		7700 lbs.1862 lbs.4377 lbs.
              2019 BMW X5

              Ranked #4

              		7209 lbs.849 lbs.4991 lbs.

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