2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE 450

The GLE-Class is Mercedes-Benz's midsize luxury SUV, slotting between the GLC and the larger GLS. Its rivals include the BMW X5, Audi Q7, and Volvo XC90, all vying for the same upscale family buyer. The GLE drives with a composed, planted feel, and the air suspension option smooths out most road imperfections. The cabin is spacious and quiet, with a large touchscreen and comfortable seating for five. Reliability is average for the class, with some reports of electrical gremlins in the infotainment system. The GLE 450 is the middle ground for shoppers who want the inline-six punch the 350 doesn't have. Its 3.0L I6 makes 375 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, paired with a nine-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, and the mild-hybrid system smooths out stops and starts.