2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE — The Mercedes-Benz GLE, formerly Mercedes-Benz M-Class, is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz since 1997.
Trim: GLE 350
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE typically asks about $51,700 versus a $64,600 starting MSRP when new — roughly 80% retained. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE has 1 NHTSA recall campaign in our catalog (including Visibility) and 13 owner complaints. Versus 2024, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older GLE is often the better used buy unless you need a 2025-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$51,700
80% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$64,600
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
1
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
13
Top: Electrical System
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2025 GLE?
Yes — 1 recall campaign and 13 owner complaints for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Visibility
2025-05-30
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLE 350 4MATIC, 2025 GLE 450e 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe, and AMG GLS 63 4MATIC vehicles. The multi-purpose camera and the rearview…
Campaign 25V325000
Owner complaints
13 complaints · 1 crash-related · 1 injuries reported. Top components:
- Electrical System3
- Power Train3
- Air Bags1
- Engine1
- Forward Collision Avoidance1
- Hybrid Propulsion System1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e Is An Ultra Plush & Efficient SUV That Prefers To Be Charged Up
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Photos
Is 2025 worth more than 2024?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2024 GLE. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2025.
How much does a used 2025 GLE cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $51,700 in typical used asking against a $64,600 starting MSRP — roughly 80% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $64,600
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $51,700
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 80% of MSRP
~$12,900 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2025 GLE?
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE sits 1 model year behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Mercedes-Benz GLE, formerly Mercedes-Benz M-Class, is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz since 1997. In terms of size, it is slotted in between the smaller GLC and the larger GLS, the latter with which it shares platforms. This model appears in NHTSA vPIC for 2025, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet. For the 2025 model year, published dimensions include overall length 194.1 in, width 79.5 in, height 70.9 in, and wheelbase 118.1 in, with curb weight around 5037.6 lb.
- 1 NHTSA recall
- Wheelbase 118.1 in
- Curb weight about 5037.6 lb
- About 194.1 × 79.5 in (L×W)
- EPA combined 23 mpg
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2025 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 255 hp, 23 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
255 hp
Combined MPG
23 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2025 selected trim (23 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,826
5-year energy
$9,130
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 23 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 194.1 in
- Width
- 79.5 in
- Height
- 70.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 118.1 in
- Curb weight
- 5037.6 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 21
- Highway MPG
- 28
- Combined MPG
- 23
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | GLE 350 | AMG GLE 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 429 hp |
| Combined MPG | 23 | — |
| Engine | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 3.0L Turbo I6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | — | — | 23 | AWD | |
| 429 | — | — | — | AWD |