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Used Mercedes-Benz GLE: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Mercedes-Benz GLE from 2016 to 2025, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $19,000 to $59,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2016–2025.
2020–2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE
A modern midsize SUV with a dual-screen MBUX setup and smooth, refined power.
Years to target: 2020–2025. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $30,500 | Target | Not rated | ~70,000 |
| 2021 | $34,000 | Target | Not rated | ~60,000 |
| 2022 | $39,000 | Target | Not rated | ~50,000 |
| 2023 | $44,000 | Target | Not rated | ~40,000 |
| 2024 | $51,000 | Target | Not rated | ~30,000 |
| 2025 | $59,500* | Target | Not rated | ~20,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- The third row is tiny, and the mild-hybrid system and air suspension add costly complexity once the warranty ends.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the GLE450: its mild-hybrid turbo six adds much more power than the four-cylinder GLE350; seek the Driver Assistance package for adaptive cruise.
On the test drive
Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2020).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2020, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2020).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Highlander 2024–2025 · $39,000–$42,000
- Toyota Sequoia 2019–2021 · $39,000–$47,000
- Lexus GX 2019–2020 · $40,500–$46,000
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2016–2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE
The renamed M-Class, a solid and comfortable midsize SUV with a coupe version and a plug-in hybrid.
Years to target: 2016–2019. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $19,000 | Target | Not rated | ~120,000 |
| 2017 | $21,000 | Target | Not rated | ~105,000 |
| 2018 | $23,500 | Target | Not rated | ~95,000 |
| 2019 | $26,500 | Target | Not rated | ~85,000 |
Worth knowing
- The infotainment feels dated, there is no third row, and optional air suspension is costly to repair.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the GLE400: its twin-turbo V6 adds much more power than the GLE350; also seek the Premium and Driver Assistance packages for added comforts and adaptive cruise.
On the test drive
Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2016).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2016, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota RAV4 2018 · $19,500
- Lexus NX 2016–2018 · $20,000–$24,000
- Lexus RX 2016 · $24,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.