Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
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The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is 4,901 mm long with a six-cylinder engine of 2,900–3,000 cc displacement and a top speed of 219 km/h. It has five seats. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, the plug-in hybrid diesel version has CO₂ emissions of 25 g/km (WLTP). In Norway, 151 were registered new between 2020 and 2023, with a peak of 108 in 2021. Three recall campaigns are listed with the US NHTSA.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerDaimler
FuelPlug-in hybrid (diesel)
Engine power (EU/EEA average)145 kW (194 hp)
COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025)Plug-in hybrid (diesel) 25 g/km
Kerb weight (EU/EEA average)2,750 kg
Displacement (engines)2,900–3,000 cc
Cylinders6
Top speed219 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length4,901 mm
Width1,993 mm
Height1,759 mm
Seats5
Doors5

Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (2,012 cars), engine power from 21 countries, kerb weight from 22 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.

New registrations in Norway

Number of Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 first registrations in Norway per year
20201
2021108
202234
20238

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Power by engine variant (Norway)

151 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2020–2023, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.

Power by engine variant for the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, new registrations in Norway
DrivetrainPowerKerb weightYearsRegistered in Norway
Plug-in hybrid (diesel)143 kW (192 hp)2,690 kg2020–2023150

Plus 1 variant with fewer than 10 cars (1 cars in total).

Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 cars registered for the first time across 22 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
Italy615
Spain438
Germany349
France117
Sweden88
Portugal82
Belgium76
Austria59
Romania40
Hungary24
Ireland23
Croatia22
Greece21
Czechia19
Poland19

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 2 complaints for the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, most often about structure, visibility. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).

Recalls & safety

3 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHIONUS · NHTSAModel year 2026

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLE 450 E 4MATIC, AMG GLE53 4MATIC, AMG GLS63 4MATIC, AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, and GLS 600 4MATIC vehicles. The passenger air bag fabric may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 3, 2026.

    NHTSA campaign 26V199000 · reported 28/03/2026

  • SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYUS · NHTSAModel year 2026

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ COUPE, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ COUPE, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+, GLE 450 4MATIC COUPE, GLE 350 4MATIC, Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC, GLS 580 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, GLE 580 4MATIC, GLE 450E 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, and GLE 350 vehicles. The bolts for the rear seat belts may not be tightened properly.

    Remedy: Dealers will tighten the rear seat belt bolts and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 5, 2026.

    NHTSA campaign 26V353000 · reported 29/05/2026

  • SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHERUS · NHTSAModel year 2025

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 GLE 350 4MATIC vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010003.

    NHTSA campaign 25V864000 · reported 13/12/2025

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mercedes-Benz recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 has a rated top speed of 219 km/h.
How much power does the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 have?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 produces 145 kW (194 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is 4,901 mm long, 1,993 mm wide and 1,759 mm tall.
How much does the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 weigh?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 has a kerb weight of about 2,750 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350?
A new Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 25 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, plug-in hybrid (diesel)).
How many seats does the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 have?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 has 5 seats.