Which 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class trim should you buy?
$62,250 to $131,800. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Mercedes-Benz's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Thinnest step: GLE 580 4MATIC AWD → AMG GLE 63 S AWD, +$41,800 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: GLE 350 4MATIC AWD at $64,750.
GLE 350 4MATIC $64,750
+$2,500 over the GLE 350 RWD.
Standard here, not on the GLE 350 RWD: All Wheel Drive
GLE 450 4MATIC $72,250
+$7,500 over the GLE 350 4MATIC AWD.
Standard here, not on the GLE 350 4MATIC AWD: AMG Line Exterior now standard on GLE 450 4MATIC
GLE 450e 4MATIC $72,250
+— over the GLE 450 4MATIC AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
AMG GLE 53 $90,000
+$17,750 over the GLE 450 4MATIC AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
GLE 580 4MATIC $90,000
+— over the AMG GLE 53 AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
AMG GLE 63 S $131,800
+$41,800 over the GLE 580 4MATIC AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class trim is the best value?
The press kit does not itemise enough standard equipment by trim to rank the steps; the specification differences are listed on this page.
How much do the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class trims cost?
7 trims, from $62,250 for the GLE 350 RWD to $131,800 for the AMG GLE 63 S AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class with all-wheel drive?
The GLE 350 4MATIC AWD, at $64,750 MSRP.