2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS: All 12 Versions Priced, Compared and Ranked

Mercedes-Benz USA has now put every 2027 GLE, GLE Coupe, and GLS on one set of official spec sheets, and the spread is wide: from $68,400 for a four-cylinder GLE 350 to $155,250 for the AMG GLS 63. That is 12 versions of two SUVs, all built in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and every one of them costs more than the 2026 model it replaces.

Some of these prices have been floating around dealer sites and pricing guides for months, but never in one place, with the increases spelled out and a straight answer on which to buy. The stakes are real: the GLE is one of the models Mercedes credits for its double-digit U.S. sales gains through the third quarter, and the refreshed GLE and GLS are the products the brand is counting on next.

2027 GLE and GLS prices, every version

MSRP figures below exclude destination, which is $1,450 for the GLE family and $1,550 for the GLS family. The "vs. 2026" column compares MSRP with the last 2026 prices listed by Edmunds, a single source used for every line. Acceleration times are Mercedes estimates, not our test results. Fuel economy is EPA combined where an EPA rating exists.

Two more costs hide behind the sticker. Destination went up too, from $1,350 on the 2026 models to $1,450 on the GLE family and $1,550 on the GLS. And the cheapest way into a GLE is now $6,150 more expensive than a year ago, because the rear-drive GLE 350 ($62,250 for 2026) is gone; every 2027 GLE has 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The increases fit the pattern in our scorecard of 2027 model-year price hikes.

What changed for 2027

This is the second major update for the current GLE and GLS, and most of it is inside. Every version gets fourth-generation MBUX running on Mercedes' own MB.OS software, profile log-in by facial recognition, and a 7,700-pound towing rating with the hitch. The GLE, GLE Coupe, GLS, and AMG GLS 63 guides list the MBUX Superscreen, three 12.3-inch displays including one for the front passenger, as standard.

The lineup itself shifted. The AMG GLE 53 is now sold in the U.S. only as a plug-in hybrid, with 577 hp versus 429 hp for the 2026 mild-hybrid car. The GLE 450e becomes the GLE 500e, with 429 hp. The V8 in the GLE 580 and GLS 580 now makes 530 hp, up from 510 hp. The four-cylinder GLE 350 carries over at 255 hp.

Read the feature lists closely. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DISTRONIC adaptive cruise control, the parking assistants, and the 360-degree camera are labeled Digital Extras, which require a linked Mercedes me account and acceptance of Mercedes' terms. Navigation is included for seven years and the MBUX Entertainment package for one year. The guides don't say what renewals cost. MB.DRIVE ASSIST PRO, the system Mercedes is building instead of its Level 3 Drive Pilot, is listed for the GLE and GLS as "available at a later date."

GLE 500e vs. GLE 450: is the plug-in worth $6,200?

The 500e costs $6,200 more than the GLE 450 and brings 54 more horsepower and a 25.7-kWh battery good for 50 miles of electric driving, by Mercedes' numbers. It charges at up to 60 kW on DC fast chargers, 10 to 80 percent in 29 minutes, or fully in 3.25 hours on a 9.6-kW Level 2 charger.

The trade-offs are weight and kit. The 500e weighs 6,008 pounds, 805 more than the 450, and loses 1.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row. It is also slower to 60 mph by Mercedes' estimates, 5.3 seconds against 5.0. The 450 also comes with AMG exterior styling and 20-inch AMG wheels, which the 500e doesn't get as standard. Both include Burmester sound, ventilated front seats, and augmented-reality navigation.

Verdict: the 500e only pays off if you can plug in at home and most of your driving fits inside 50 miles. Otherwise the 450 is the better car for less money.

AMG GLE 53 Hybrid vs. AMG GLE 63 S: $40,100 for 26 hp

The GLE 63 S SUV costs $40,100 more than the GLE 53 Hybrid SUV and makes only 26 more horsepower: 603 hp against 577. The bigger gap is in how they get there. The 63 S has a twin-turbo V8 and is quicker, 3.6 seconds to 60 mph versus 4.1 by Mercedes' estimates. It also adds composite brakes, active roll stabilization, an electronically locking rear differential, massaging multicontour front seats, and an augmented-reality head-up display as standard.

The 53 Hybrid answers with 45 miles of electric range, DC charging from 10 to 80 percent in 20 minutes, and air suspension with adaptive damping. It is also 551 pounds heavier than the V8 SUV. For most AMG buyers, the 53 Hybrid is the smarter purchase. The 63 S is for buyers who want the V8 and will use the extra hardware.

GLE 580 vs. GLS 450: the V8 or the third row?

For $2,350 less in MSRP than a GLE 580, or $2,250 less once destination is added, the GLS 450 gives you three rows, six seats with second-row captain's chairs (a seven-seat layout is a no-cost option), and 84.7 cubic feet of maximum cargo space. It also comes standard with AIRMATIC air suspension, DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps, four-zone climate control, and Burmester sound with Dolby Atmos.

The GLE 580 gives you the 530-hp V8, 4.2 seconds to 60 mph against 5.4, leather upholstery, and AMG styling. It also uses more fuel, at 18 mpg combined versus 21 for the GLS 450. If you carry more than two passengers regularly, the GLS 450 is the better buy. The GLE 580 is the pick if you want V8 speed in the smaller SUV.

Coupe or SUV?

The coupe premium depends on the version. On the AMG 63 S it is $2,000, and on the AMG 53 Hybrid it is $1,000. On the GLE 450 it is $6,400, and the coupe gives things up. It adds AMG Line sports seats, but Burmester sound, ventilated front seats, and augmented-reality navigation, all standard on the GLE 450 SUV, move to the coupe's optional Exclusive trim. Maximum cargo space drops from 74.9 to 64.1 cubic feet. On the AMG models the coupe is a small price for the look. On the 450, the SUV is the better value.

All 12 versions, ranked

1. GLE 450 4MATIC ($74,800): 375 hp, AMG styling, Burmester sound, and ventilated seats as standard. The best value in the lineup.
2. GLS 450 4MATIC ($93,950): the most equipment per dollar, plus a real third row.
3. AMG GLE 53 Hybrid SUV ($97,000): the AMG to buy, with 45 miles of electric range.
4. GLE 500e 4MATIC ($81,000): worth it only if you can charge at home.
5. GLE 350 4MATIC ($68,400): the cheapest entry, but the 450 adds 120 hp and more equipment for $6,400.
6. GLE 580 4MATIC ($96,300): a quick V8 SUV, priced against the bigger GLS 450.
7. AMG GLE 53 Hybrid Coupe ($98,000): just $1,000 over the SUV for the coupe shape.
8. GLS 580 4MATIC ($120,950): massaging seats and five-zone climate, at $27,000 over the GLS 450.
9. AMG GLE 63 S SUV ($137,100): the V8 performance pick, at a steep premium over the 53.
10. AMG GLE 63 S Coupe ($139,100): $2,000 more for the style.
11. AMG GLS 63 ($155,250): the fastest three-row in the lineup at 3.9 seconds, and the priciest.
12. GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe ($81,200): $6,400 over the GLE 450 SUV, with less cargo space and less standard equipment.

What we don't know yet

• EPA ratings for the GLE 500e and AMG GLE 53 Hybrid. They are not yet listed on fueleconomy.gov; the range and MPGe figures above come from Mercedes.
• Option and package prices. The quick reference guides list the Exclusive and Pinnacle packages, AIRMATIC on the GLE 450 and 500e, and E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL, but not what they cost.
• Dealer arrival timing for the GLE 450 Coupe and both GLE 53 Hybrid models, which the guides don't specify.
• When MB.DRIVE ASSIST PRO arrives and what it costs.
• U.S. pricing for the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680, which is not part of these guides.

Unlike the GLC, which stays on tariffed imports because Mercedes won't build it in Alabama until 2030, the GLE and GLS come from the Tuscaloosa plant where both made their world premiere in March. Full specifications are in Mercedes' 2027 GLE quick reference guide and its GLS counterpart.