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What's New for 2025?
Aside from a standard biometric fingerprint sensor and an $1,850 price hike, the GLE plug-in hybrid is unchanged this year.
2025 GLE Selector
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE Plug-In Hybrid
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"The GLE 450e's 50 miles of electric range are mighty impressive for any plug-in-hybrid SUV, let alone one that tips the scales at more than 5,700 pounds — nearly a thousand pounds more than the non-hybrid GLE 350. If you take a lot of short drives and can charge up at home, the 450e could really minimize your trips to the gas station. But if you want the GLE's optional third row, you're out of luck here, as the 450e comes only with two rows of seats."—Ranked #2 out of 7 Midsize Luxury PHEV SUVs
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. There's only one standalone version of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE Plug-In Hybrid, and here it is, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
The GLE 450e's 50 miles of electric range are mighty impressive for a hefty SUV plug-in hybrid. If you take a lot of short drives and can charge up at home, the 450e could really minimize your trips to the gas station. But if you want the GLE's optional third row, you're out of luck here, as the 450e comes only with two rows of seats.
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