- Mercedes-Benz has updated the GLE and GLE Coupe for the 2027 model year with a new design.
- The SUV also features an updated powertrain lineup, including a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine.
- The new AMG GLE 53 Hybrid produces 577 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE has received a much-needed overhaul. Even though the automaker is giving the SUV a mid-cycle refresh for 2024, the car is already looking dated. That will soon change when the new GLE goes on sale, which comes with a refreshed design, revamped interior and updated powertrain.
At the top of the range is the 2027 GLE 580 4Matic, which is equipped with a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged mild-hybrid V8 engine. It now makes 530 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque, up from 510 hp and 538 lb-ft respectively.
The engine now features a flat-plane crankshaft, while engineers “optimized” several components, including the injection system, intake camshaft and cylinder head ports. Mercedes claims the SUV can accelerate to 60 miles per hour in 4.4 seconds.
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The GLE 450 4Matic is powered by a revised mild hybrid 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine. It produces the same 375 hp as before, but torque is up from 369 lb-ft to 413 lb-ft, thanks to a more powerful electric assist compressor, modified intake camshaft, and revised cylinder head porting. It can reach speeds of 60 mph in 5.0 seconds.
The GLE Coupe is only offered in 450 4Matic trim with the new inline-six engine, but there is an AMG variant. It has the same output as the regular GLE, but needs 5.2 seconds to reach 60 mph.
At the bottom of the range is the GLE 350 4Matic. The model will feature a mild hybrid 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine upgraded with an electric compressor. Output for this variant is 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, unchanged from the current crossover, but it’s 0.1 second quicker to 60, taking 6.8 seconds.
Mercedes will also offer a plug-in hybrid version called the GLE 500e, which will apparently replace the 450e. The 500e uses a new 3.0-liter inline-six engine to produce a combined 429 hp and 502 lb-ft and can sprint to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds.
Mercedes limits top speed on all standard GLEs to 130 mph, and the SUV can tow up to 7,700 pounds.
The automaker’s 4Matic all-wheel-drive system, which can send 100 percent of torque to both axles, is standard on every trim. The GLE also has a new transfer case with a low-range reduction gear.
3,000 New Or Revised Components
Mercedes says the GLE has around 3,000 new or revised components. Beyond the revised powertrain, the GLE receives new styling with an updated fascia, new front bumper and updated headlights, which are more in line with the automaker’s current design language.
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Inside, the GLE comes standard with the automaker’s Superscreen—three 12.3-inch displays that span the dashboard beneath a single piece of glass that runs the brand’s latest operating system. The screen sits above revised vents, but much of the interior appears unchanged, such as the center console.
The GLE will have two new exterior colors—Dark Petrol and Manufactured Patagonia Red Metallic—and four new 20-inch wheel designs.
AMG variant
The Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Hybrid is significantly more powerful than the previous model. It uses the automaker’s new 3.0-liter inline-six engine, which also features a larger intake system.
Mercedes pairs this engine with an electric motor with 181 hp. The 53’s combined output is 577 hp and 553 lb-ft.
The previous 53 produced 429 hp and 413 lb-ft. According to the automaker, the new GLE 53 is 0.5 seconds quicker to 60 mph than its predecessor, and reaches it in just 4.4 seconds.
The GLE 53 will stand out from the rest of the range with its AMG-specific grille, quad exhaust tips and AMG steering wheel. New colors include Manufacturing Patagonia Red Metallic and Manufacturing Cirrus Silver Magno.
Mercedes isn’t saying exactly when the new GLE will go on sale, but it’s a 2027 model, so it should arrive in dealers sometime this year. We expect the automaker to announce pricing closer to its on-sale date. The 2026 GLE 350 starts at $63,600, while the AMG GLE 53 starts at $91,350 (including destination).
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Motorcycle Pickup1: The GLE needed an overhaul, and these updates bring the SUV in line with the rest of Mercedes’ lineup. The new styling makes the 2027 GLE feel much more modern than its predecessor, and the upgraded powertrain lineup is a nice addition.
