2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe

Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe a Good SUV?

"The new non-AMG base model in the GLE Coupe lineup lowers the base price considerably while reaching new heights in fuel economy. The fact that this GLE 450 uses a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 just like the AMG GLE 53 Coupe should sweeten the deal considerably, as you're not really giving up much acceleration or six-cylinder character here. You're also getting a lot of appealing standard features, including AMG exterior trim and a panoramic glass roof. The 450 is the smart play in the GLE Coupe lineup."—Ranked #3 out of 4 Midsize Luxury SUV Coupes

Which 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Should I Buy?

MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.

1. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe (3.0T AWD)

• Base Price: $76,400
• MPG Combined: 21
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 3.0-liter inline-6
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 9-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 375 
• Torque: 369 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 5.3 sec
• Weight: 5,115 lbs
• Length: 194.5 in
• Towing Capacity: 7,700 lbs

The new non-AMG base model in the GLE Coupe lineup lowers the base price considerably while reaching new heights in fuel economy. The fact that this GLE 450 uses a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 just like the AMG GLE 53 Coupe should sweeten the deal considerably, as you're not really giving up much acceleration or six-cylinder character here. You're also getting a lot of appealing standard features, including AMG exterior trim and a panoramic glass roof. The 450 is the smart play in the GLE Coupe lineup.

2. 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe (3.0T AWD)

• Base Price: $92,150
• MPG Combined: 20
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 3.0-liter inline-6
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 9-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 429 
• Torque: 413 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 4.9 sec
• Weight: 5,258 lbs
• Length: 195.3 in
• Towing Capacity: 7,700 lbs

Most interior measurements for the AMG GLE Coupe variants were unavailable from Mercedes as of this writing, but if you're wondering how much passenger and cargo space the AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe has, answer is "less" — that is, less than what the regular GLE SUV provides. Look no further than the base GLE 450's measurements, which reveal that the Coupe gives up about 10 cubic inches of max cargo space to the SUV. But if you think the GLE Coupe looks better, well, that's why it exists.

3. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe (4.0T AWD)

• Base Price: $132,150
• MPG Combined: 16
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 4.0-liter V8
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 9-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 603 
• Torque: 627 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 3.7 sec
• Weight: 5,578 lbs
• Length: 195.0 in
• Towing Capacity: 7,700 lbs

It's hard to make a rational case for spending $40k extra to upgrade from an excellent inline-6 (AMG GLE 53 Coupe) to an excellent V8 (AMG GLE 63 Coupe), but the AMG twin-turbo V8 is so good that it just might make sense.