Mercedes-Benz · model year 2021
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Specifications and certified data for the 2021 model year. All Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class model years →
2021 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ | 3,982 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 604 | 276 | — | Dossier |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ | 3,982 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 604 | — | — | Dossier |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ | 3,982 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 604 | 287 | — | Dossier |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ | 2,999 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 429 | 251 | — | Dossier |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ | 2,999 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 429 | 241 | — | Dossier |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ | 2,999 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 429 | 251 | — | Dossier |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ | 2,999 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 429 | 241 | — | Dossier |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ | 2,999 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 429 | — | — | Dossier |
| GLE 450 4MATIC | 2,999 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 362 | 246 | — | Dossier |
| GLE 450 4MATIC | 2,999 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 362 | 195 | — | Dossier |
| GLE 450 4MATIC | 2,999 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 362 | 204 | — | Dossier |
| GLE 450 4MATIC | 2,999 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 362 | 249 | — | Dossier |
| GLE 450 4MATIC | 2,999 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 362 | — | — | Dossier |
| Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Automatic | 335 | 105 | — | Dossier |
| GLE 400 d 4MATIC | 2,925 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 325 | 240 | — | Dossier |
| GLE 400 d 4MATIC | 2,925 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 325 | 188 | — | Dossier |
| GLE 400 d 4MATIC | 2,925 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 325 | — | — | Dossier |
| GLE 400 d 4MATIC | 2,925 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 325 | 240 | — | Dossier |
| GLE 400 d 4MATIC | 2,925 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 325 | 189 | — | Dossier |
| GLE 350 de 4MATIC | 1,950 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 316 | 18 | 282.5 | Dossier |
| GLE 350 de 4MATIC | 1,950 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 316 | 26 | 403.6 | Dossier |
| Diesel | — | Diesel | Automatic | 310 | 140 | — | Dossier |
| Petrol | — | Petrol | Automatic | 300 | 165 | — | Dossier |
| GLE 300 d 4MATIC | 1,993 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 268 | — | — | Dossier |
| GLE 350 d 4MATIC | 2,925 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 268 | 240 | — | Dossier |
| GLE 350 d 4MATIC | 2,925 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 268 | 186 | — | Dossier |
| GLE 350 d 4MATIC | 2,925 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 268 | 186 | — | Dossier |
| GLE 350 d 4MATIC | 2,925 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 268 | 240 | — | Dossier |
| GLE 300 d 4MATIC | 1,950 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 242 | 187 | — | Dossier |
| GLE 300 d 4MATIC | 1,950 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 242 | 218 | — | Dossier |
| GLE 350 de 4MATIC | 1,950 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 191 | 18 | 256.8 | Dossier |
| GLE 350 de 4MATIC | 1,950 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 191 | 28 | 217.3 | Dossier |
| GLE 350 de 4MATIC | 1,950 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 134 | 28 | 217.3 | Dossier |
| GLE 350 de 4MATIC | 1,950 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 134 | 18 | 256.8 | Dossier |
| GLE 350 de 4MATIC | 1,950 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 18 | 403.6 | Dossier |
| GLE 350 de 4MATIC | 1,950 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 24 | 313.9 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2021 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 23 | 393 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 19 | 465 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class SUV RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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24V724000 2024-09-27 · model years 2021, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE 350 and 2021-2022 GLE 450 vehicles. The front acceleration sensor's wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can prevent the front air bags from deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for…
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24V207000 2024-03-15 · model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GLE 350, 2020-2024 GLE 450, 2020-2023 GLS 580, GLE 580, 2019-2023 GLS 450, 2021-2023 Maybach GLS 600, AMG GLS 63, 2021-2024 AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 53 Coupe, and AMG GLE 63 S vehicles. A 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's…
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24V118000 2024-02-16 · model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 GLE 450 and GLS 450 vehicles. The transmission may not fully downshift in certain conditions, causing the engine to stall.
Remedy: Dealers will update the transmission control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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23V835000 2023-12-08 · model years 2021, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles. A 12-Volt ground connection under the driver seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the 12-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2021
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.