More Tech, More Refinement, More Engine Under the Bonnet. We Review the New Benz GLE SUV
Mercedes says the SUVs are 40% new and adds a flat-plane V8, new six-cylinder plug-in hybrid, and upgraded MB.OS software.
- Mercedes-Benz refreshed its 2027 GLE and GLS SUVs, incorporating new illuminated star elements into the headlights and taillights for a bolder visual identity.
- Mercedes claims both SUVs are 40% new for 2027, despite retaining body shells first introduced in 2020; designers updated the exterior with star-patterned grilles and revised detailing.
- Updated powertrains include a 3.0-liter inline-six for the GLE 500e plug-in hybrid and a 530-horsepower twin-turbo V8 for the GLE 580 and GLS 580 models.
- Every model now features a 12.3-inch Superscreen dashboard with MB.OS software, while Mercedes upgraded sensors to include 10 cameras and 12 ultrasonic sensors across the lineup.
- Pricing starts at $69,850 for the GLE 350, though the refreshed models face intensifying competition from the Audi Q9 and BMW X5 in the luxury SUV segment.
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For the second time, Mercedes is revitalizing the GLE series. The plug-in hybrid is given special attention. There, the four-cylinder engine has been phased out, which remains purely electric range of more than 100 kilometres.
Mercedes subjects the GLE to comprehensive model maintenance. In addition to more performance, it also receives the next generation of software with AI support.
More tech, more refinement, more engine under the bonnet. We review the new Benz GLE SUV
Mercedes-Benz is going through some serious rejuvenation at the moment. As the German automotive icon celebrates 140 years of making cars – going all the way back to that very first model – it’s right in the thick of a busy schedule of new model rollouts. Sixteen are earmarked for 2026, with another fourteen coming in 2027. 30 in total is big, and the GLE large SUV is one of the most important in the range. While Mercedes has built its name and…
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