Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
13 -22 City / 17 -29 HWY
Horsepower
201 -577
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Dawn D
Mercedes GLE 350: Safe, Comfortable, and still s**y!
I have a mid-size luxury SUV. It is the perfect size for me and makes me feel safe on the road. The extra cameras and safety alerts are amazing and should be standard on all cars. I really don't have any complaints about my GLE
accountCircle Michael L
Mercedes Benz GLE 350 is a fine vehicle.
A good solid vehicle. Ride is smooth. It accelerates well. Back camera works well as do the electronics.
accountCircle Dominica C
Comfortable and spacious!
I love this car. It is great if you have kids, as the back seat is spacious. It also has a great trunk space. It is a good size without being too small or too big. Love the features, look and feel of the car. No issues with performance or reliability. It is a very comfortable car!
accountCircle Shereen S
2016 Mercedes Benz gle - good but could be better.
The cigarette lighter in the front is not where you would normally charge your phone. The fuse goes out a lot. Performance is great as well as reliability. I realized that American cars are much more comfortable than foreign ones. I would recommend for a buyer to get the later versions of this car because all the new features are cool.
accountCircle lorena P
My vehicle is modern and have good quality
I really like my vehicle, it is modern and very comfortable, I am very happy with my vehicle, all vehicles need regular maintenance to run efficiently.
accountCircle Christy V
I can lock and unlock the vehicle by touching the door handles.
Comfort, performance, and reliability 10/10. Features include seat warmers, car play, Bluetooth, USB outlets, leather interior, press to start, sunroof, and more. So far I have not had any major problems. It is spacious yet not too bulky. The perfect in between of a sedan and SUV. I hope to keep this car for years to come.
accountCircle Seyed R
Best SUV I have ever driven.
This car has been by far the most problem free and comfortable car I have ever purchased. After having drives 45,000 miles already, I have yet to see any decrease in its awesome power or handling. I have never driven an SUV that is able to perform like a sports car to this degree.
accountCircle Stacey Z
My vehicle is safe and I love its look and comfort. I will lease it again.
The most important thing I can say about my vehicle is how safe I feel in it. There is plenty of room for 5 passengers and the seats are luxurious. I sit higher up then many other vehicles which gives me a clear view of what is up ahead. I have a camera which gives me a full view of how close I am to other cars or things I need to be careful of when backing out or pulling in to spaces and my garage. I think this is an indispensable feature. The ride is not completely smooth, however I do not feel like I am in a truck. I enjoy my heated seats in the winter. I feel safe when driving in rain and snow. Absolutely a combination of great look, comfort and safety.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle John Ha
Could be much, much better
I give it 3 stars. I ordered mine new with the options I wanted. It's very comfortable and it's done everything I've asked of it but a few little issues have spoiled the ownership experience. The driver-side exterior mirror could not be adjusted to allow me to view the left rear blind spot. I raised this issue to Mercedes but they seemed unconcerned. On my own I found the mirror used on the European versions and installed that. My GLE also has several intermittent problems (left rear brake light comes on, then goes off, occasional BEEP BEEP in the passenger cabin while driving, lift gate doesn't always open under power when the latch is pulled, engine sometimes sputters briefly then recovers) that the dealers have been unable to find and fix. The last is why I can't, in good conscience, recommend it. It's too complicated and the design fails to provide adequate information for troubleshooting faults.
accountCircle riley H
Radio glitches, other than that; awesome.
The radio sometimes glitches and does not show the screen. The emergency parking brake also is annoying because you cannot turn it off. I love how it drives. It drives very smooth and it is very reliable. The seats are also very comfortable and it makes long drives very nice and not horrible.
accountCircle ron s
It's a Mercedes and it's not that expensive as far as suv's go
Hate the color like the a/c like the roomy space in the car like the gas mileage

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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GLE 350
302 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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GLE 300d
201 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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GLE 400
329 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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GLE 450 AMG
362 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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GLE 550e
436 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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AMG GLE 63
550 HP 15 MPG 5 Seats
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AMG GLE 63 S-Model
577 HP 15 MPG 5 Seats
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AMG GLE 63 S
577 HP 15 MPG 5 Seats
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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Owner Reviews

4.68
56 Reviews
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5 stars 73%
4 stars 21%
3 stars 5%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Raquel M on May 17, 2021
Gle Mercedes Benz 2016 SUV.
I have been a Mercedes owner for over 7 years. It is a luxury vehicle. It rides smoothly and has nice finishes. When something needs service or breaks it can be expensive. Only negative about my vehicle is it is not compatible with android. It does have apple play.
accountCircle Nicole D on May 3, 2021
Smoother drive than an Audi a6.
This vehicle performs extremely well. Super smooth driving. I changed to this from an Audi a6 which I loved but I have no regrets. The inside is spacious and luxurious. A great navigation system. In 3 years, I have only needed to replace the battery. I have driven her on long trips with no issues at all.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Tori C.

It rides very nice, looks nice, and is comfortable. The audio system is up to date and the vehicle has most features that one would want like heated seats, back up camera, self closing trunk, and more.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Tori C.

The backseat does not fit a car seat very well without moving up the front seat. I also do not have the beep feature when getting to close to something which is very helpful. I believe this feature can be added through!

Ranks #8 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class has an average owner rating of 4.68 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 17 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #2 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #2 of 17 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Is The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class A Good Car?

Yes it is a very good vehicle it runs very well and my family loves it, beautiful car and looks very nice and it is amazing to ride around in.
Stephanie H.
Yes it is a great vehicle, handles wonderfully and I have no problem with it. I have no complaints about my vehicle. It drives very smoothly and has lots of great features such as remote start, backup... Read More
Tricia D.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?

No, overall a very good car eats gas but that is about it, would still highly recommend because of how good it is.
Stephanie H.
Yes it is very reliable and since I bought this vehicle I never had any problem with it. I never have to worry about going out in the morning for work and having to worry about my vehicle not... Read More
Tricia D.

Is The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class A Good Value?

I do not really remember the price but it is a very good value and really worth the price in my opinion.
Stephanie H.
The 2016 Mercedes -Benz gle class gle 550e cost about $45,000. I think this a great value for this vehicle because you get a lot more than you paid for.
Tricia D.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2016 mercedes gle 350 ground clearance?

Answer: The 2016 mercedes gle 350 ground clearance is 11 inches.

What's the 2016 mercedes GLE 350 oil type?

Answer: The 2016 Mercedes GLE 350 uses SAE 5W-30 oil in the engine. Mercedes recommends that You replace Your oil with synthetic oil whenever You need to change it. There are two types of oil that are on the market...

What's the 2016 mercedes GLE 350 auxiliary battery location?

Answer: The 2016 Mercedes GLE 350 auxiliary battery location is found by watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7YFBLQnj-U This piece of the car will eventually become ineffective. The battery will need to be...

What's the 2016 mercedes benz GLE 350 oil capacity?

Answer: The oil capacity stated on the 2016 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 iS7 quarts. Mercedes recommends to have Your oil changed or replaced every 10,000 miles or 12 months. You can also obtain more information in Your...

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Safety & Reliability

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Not Rated

Rollover

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Not Rated
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety