Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Base (2026) price & specs
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Overview
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 3rd July 2026. The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is regarded as a large SUV built in USA with prices starting at $156,528 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine that has 270 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 750 Nm of torque (at 1350 rpm) via a Nine-speed Automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz claims the GLE Base uses 7.4L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 194g of CO2. It has a 85L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1149km per full tank
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class measures 1797mm (70.7 inches) in height, 4924mm (193.9 inches) in length, 1947mm (76.7 inches) in width with a 2995mm (117.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2435kg (5368.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The GLE Base comes standard with 275/50 R20 front tyres and 275/50 R20 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Base has a 205mm ground clearance with a 3500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
91.45 - 110.88 kW/t
75.39 kW/t
320.75 kW/t
Boot Space
630 litres
176 litres
857 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.6 - 7.4 L/100km
1.3 L/100km
13.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
1,149 - 1,288 km
654 km
4,722 km
Price
$145,433 - $166,548
$60,990
$397,233
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 years
3 years
7 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,890 - 3,070 kg
2,495 kg
3,450 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
1,500 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
25°
15°
40.2°
Departure Angle
25°
14.4°
42.8°
Ground Clearance Unladen
205 mm
155 mm
323 mm
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Dimensions
4,924 mm
1,947 mm
inc mirror: 2,157 mm
inc mirror: 2,157 mm
1,797 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,924 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,947 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,157 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,797 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 635 kg |
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Explore Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Features & Specs
Base
3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4
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Location boot/cargo: yes
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
360 view camera
3D enhanced view: yes
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Reactive lighting: yes
Wrap around: yes
Automatic door closing
Rear boot/hatch: yes
Cruise control
ACC linked to mapping: yes
ACC linked to mapping - city: yes
ACC linked to mapping - corner reaction: yes
ACC linked to mapping - highway exit: yes
ACC linked to mapping - junction react: yes
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Embedded infotainment user interface
Number of months of online services: 36
Illuminated entry system
Logo projection: yes
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Steering wheel position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Remote services
Find my car: yes
Geo fencing: yes
Number of months subscription included: 36
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Speed alert: yes
Theft alert: yes
Tow away alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Vehicle start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Connection type Via: SIM In Vehicle
Tracker system: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Voice activating system
AI powered: yes
Virtual assistant: Manufacturer's Own
Wifi network
Connectivity type: Embedded Sim Card
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Electrical system
Voltage: 48 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 169 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 194 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 241 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 2,989 cc
Liters: 3 L
Number of cylinders: 6
WLTP emissions
Testing type HEV Charge Sustaining: yes
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Fuel
Fuel type: Diesel
Generic primary fuel type: Diesel
Minimum fuel type: Diesel
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 85 L
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: Integrated Starter Generator
Max torque motor Nm: 250 Nm
Motor location: Front
Power output motor hp/PS: 20.4 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 15 kW
Electric Power source
Battery supplier: Other
Battery type: Lithium Ion
Battery voltage: 48 V
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 0.9 kWh
Number of months subscription included: 0 months
Hybrid type
Hybrid type: Mild Hybrid
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Includes augmented reality: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Roller control: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Touch pad control: yes
Touch screen: yes
Video entertainment: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Roller control: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Touch pad control: yes
Instrument cluster
Head-up display: Windscreen
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 7.4 L/100km
Country/highway: 6.4 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 1,149 km
Combined: 13.5 km/L
Country/highway: 15.6 km/L
Urban: 10.9 km/L
Urban: 9.2 L/100km
Performance
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.6 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 367 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 20 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 270 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 15 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 750 Nm
Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 250 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,000 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,350 rpm
Secondary power
Maximum power hp/PS: 367 hp/PS
Maximum power kw: 270 kW
Maximum torque nm: 750 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,000 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,350 rpm
Drive
Descent control system: yes
Driven wheels: 4x4
Four wheel drive type: Full and Part-Time/Disconnect
Selection: Automatic
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manufacturer's name: 9G-TRONIC
Shift lever location: Steering Wheel
Transmission code: 421
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 9
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Power steering
Variable rack: yes
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Electric adjustment: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Touch controls: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Responsive suspension
Type: Mechanical
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire profile: 50
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 275 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire profile: 50
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 275 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 20 in
Rim width: 9 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 20 in
Rim width: 9 in
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: ISO
Rear seat down: 2,055 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 630 L
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 12,000 mm
Front track: 1,667 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 205 mm
Overall height: 1,797 mm
Overall length: 4,924 mm
Overall width folded mirror: 2,010 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,157 mm
Overall width: 1,947 mm
Rear track: 1,687 mm
Wheelbase: 2,995 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,074 mm
Headroom rear: 1,027 mm
Hip room front: 1,545 mm
Hip room rear: 1,520 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,506 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,482 mm
Ramp angles
Approach angle: 25°
Departure angle: 25°
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: W167
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Rear door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Fog light function: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Matrix: yes
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Paint
Type metallic: yes
Glass roof
Sunshade type: Electric
Sunroof
Location front: yes
Operation: Remote
Type: Glass
Airbags
Number of: 9
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Emergency driver intervention system: yes
Includes junction crossing: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Includes oncoming collision avoidance: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 7 km/h
Object avoidance: yes
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian collision mitigation steering: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Highway assist: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic jam assist: yes
Traffic sign response highway: yes
Crash test results
Standard: Euro NCAP
Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 91
Euro NCAP child occupant score: 90
Euro NCAP overall: 5
Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 78
Euro NCAP safety assist score: 78
Euro NCAP date tested: 3 Jul 2019
Euro NCAP version tested: Mercedes Benz GLE 350d 4MATIC AMG Line 5dr SUV
Distance & object sensing technology
Lidar sensor: yes
Millimetre-wave sensor: yes
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Electric adjustable: yes
Fore & aft adjustment: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Knee airbags
Location: Driver
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Type: Radar & Camera
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Wipers: Intermittent
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 3,500 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 3,070 kg
Published kerb weight: 2,435 kg
Tare weight: 2,371.25 kg
Trailer noseweight: 280 kg
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand name: Burmester
Number of: 13
Subwoofer: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 590 w
Touch screen: yes
Zones
Number of zones: 2
Cover/rear parcel shelf
Type: Flexible
Door sill protector
Illuminated: yes
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Wood/Woodgrain
On doors: Wood/Woodgrain
On instrument panel: Wood & Synthetic Leather
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Bucket
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Bucket
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: 40/20/40
Reclining type: Manual
Remote folding: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Split Bench
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Leather
Main seat material: Leather
Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
Engine heater: yes
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate service
Distance: 25,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Variable distance/period: yes
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Battery - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Battery - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Electric systems - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
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