2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4MATIC

SUV · 3.0L Turbo I6 PHEV · AWD

83/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	3.0L Turbo I6 PHEV
Horsepower	375 hp
Torque	406 lb-ft
0–60 mph	5.2 sec
Top speed	130 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	31 mpg (30 city / 33 hwy)
Range	471 miles
MSRP	$70,223
Body style	SUV

The verdict

What's good

Long electric range for a big SUV
Smooth, quiet six-cylinder hybrid
Silent electric-only commuting
Plush, refined ride

What's not

Battery reduces cargo space
Slow charging at home
Adds weight over gas version
Pricey with options

The engine

M256

3.0L Turbo I6 Plug-in Hybrid

Mercedes pairs its silky M256 straight-six with a plug-in hybrid system for long electric-only range plus a strong, refined combined punch — luxury that can glide silently or surge hard.

The straight-six was revived in 2017 specifically because its natural balance and packaging suit electrification; in PHEV form it offers some of the longest electric ranges of any plug-in hybrid.

Some versions can travel over 50 miles on electricity alone before the six even starts.
The inline-six's perfect balance needs no balance shafts, leaving room for the hybrid hardware.

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The six sub-scores behind the 83 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 4 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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