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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
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The short version
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class starts at $71,350, returns 23.0 mpg combined. Here's what the EPA numbers actually mean.
Pricing
Starts at $71,350 before destination, across 9 EPA-rated trims. We verify every price by hand against manufacturer and dealer sources — if we can't confirm a number, we leave it blank instead of guessing.
Range and efficiency
Rated at 23.0 mpg combined — the best figure across its 9 trims. Trims span 17.0–23.0 mpg. No plug, no charging routine, just a gas engine with electric help.
Charging and fuel cost
At $3.20 a gallon, 12,000 miles a year burns about $1,670 in gas. See how that stacks up against going electric in the fuel cost calculator.
All 9 EPA-rated trims
| Trim | Drive | Class | MPG comb. |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMG GLE53 4matic Plus | All-Wheel Drive | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 20.0 |
| AMG GLE53 4matic Plus Coupe | All-Wheel Drive | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 20.0 |
| AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus | All-Wheel Drive | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 17.0 |
| AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus Coupe | All-Wheel Drive | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 17.0 |
| GLE350 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 23.0 |
| GLE350 4matic | All-Wheel Drive | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 22.0 |
| GLE450 4matic | All-Wheel Drive | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 21.0 |
| GLE450 4matic (coupe) | All-Wheel Drive | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 21.0 |
| GLE580 4matic | All-Wheel Drive | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 18.0 |
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Common questions
What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is EPA-rated at 23.0 mpg combined, the best figure across its 9 rated trims.
How much does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class cost?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class starts at $71,350 MSRP before destination charges. Prices are verified from manufacturer and automotive sources.
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class fully electric?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is a hybrid — it pairs a gas engine with electric assist and never needs plugging in.
Specs: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov (model years 2025–2027), updated October 2026. MPGe = miles per gallon equivalent (33.7 kWh = 1 gallon of gasoline energy).