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With 69 currently licensed in the UK, the Mercedes-Benz Gle is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Gle 5 stars in 2019, with 91% adult occupant and 90% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £5,589 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £466/month or 70p/mile.
Theft risk is rated high at 16 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2019
Monthly Cost
£466
est. annual total
New From
£78,000
Euro NCAP tested the Gle in 2019 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
91%
Child Occupant
90%
Pedestrian
78%
Safety Assist
78%
There are 91 known DVSA recalls affecting the Mercedes-Benz Gle. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/217
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain GLE/GLS (167 platform) and GLC (254 platform) vehicles the bonding of the multi-purpose camera and/or the interior mirror on the windscreen might not meet specifications.
Build dates: 2024-08-30 to 2024-09-03
R/2024/173
On affected vehicles the 48V ground connection under the passenger seat might have come loose.
Build dates: 2018-11-07 to 2022-12-27
R/2024/131
On certain vehicles the software of the transmission control unit might not meet specifications.
Build dates: 2018-11-07 to 2023-03-28
R/2023/361
On affected vehicles a 12V ground connection bolting under the driver seat might not meet specifications.�
Build dates: 2021-03-09 to 2021-03-26
R/2023/361
On affected vehicles a 12V ground connection bolting under the driver seat might not meet specifications.�
Build dates: 2021-03-09 to 2021-03-26
+ 86 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Mercedes-Benz Gle are estimated at around £5,589 per year, or £466 per month.
Fuel
£1,588
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£3,151
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Gle achieves a combined fuel economy of around 33.2 mpg (23.2 mpg urban, 33.2 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLE COUPE | DIESEL | 33.2 mpg | 2.9L |
| GLE COUPE | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 37.7 mpg | 3.0L |
| GLE COUPE | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 27.4 mpg | 3.0L |
| GLE COUPE | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 22.8 mpg | 4.0L |
| GLE COUPE MODEL YEAR 2020.5 | DIESEL | 39.2 mpg | 2.9L |
| GLE COUPE MODEL YEAR 2020.5 | PETROL | 26.7 mpg | 3.0L |
| GLE COUPE MODEL YEAR 2021.5 | DIESEL | 39.2 mpg | 2.9L |
| GLE COUPE MODEL YEAR 2021.5 | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 26.7 mpg | 3.0L |
Starting from £78,000 new, a Mercedes-Benz Gle typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £58,500 | −£19,500 |
| 2 years | 64% | £49,750 | −£28,250 |
| 3 years | 56% | £43,750 | −£34,250 |
| 4 years | 50% | £39,400 | −£38,600 |
| 5 years | 46% | £36,250 | −£41,750 |
| 6 years | 43% | £33,700 | −£44,300 |
| 7 years | 41% | £31,650 | −£46,350 |
| 8 years | 39% | £30,100 | −£47,900 |
| 9 years | 37% | £28,600 | −£49,400 |
| 10 years | 35% | £27,150 | −£50,850 |
The Gle has a theft rate of 16 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated high compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Consider additional security measures such as a steering lock or tracking device.
There are currently 69 licensed and 2 SORN Gles in the UK (71 total). This makes it a very rare vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the Gle 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2019. It scored 91% for adult occupant protection, 90% for child occupant protection, 78% for vulnerable road users, and 78% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Gle are estimated at around £5,589 per year (£466/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 91 known safety recalls affecting the Gle. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
The Gle has a theft rate of 16 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated high compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Extra security measures like tracking devices and steering locks are recommended.
A new Gle starts from around £78,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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