Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is a five-seat diesel sedan powered by a 2.982-litre six-cylinder engine producing 191 kW and achieving a top speed of 222 km/h. It measures 4,901 mm in length with a kerb weight of 2,245 kg and CO₂ emissions of 209 g/km. Norwegian registrations peaked in 2021 with 108 units, declining to 34 in 2022, for a three-year total of 143 vehicles registered between 2020 and 2022. The model has been subject to 23 recalls in EU Safety Gate and 4 in NHTSA.
| Manufacturer | Daimler |
|---|---|
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid (diesel) |
| Engine power | 145 kW (194 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 26 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 2,750 kg |
| Displacement | 3,089 cc |
| Cylinders | 5 |
| Top speed | 222 km/h |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 10.8 l/100 km |
| Model years (US) | 2016–2026 |
| Length | 4,800 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,800 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 22 European countries that registered the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 in 2025 (2,012 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations in Norway
Number of Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 cars registered for the first time across 22 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Italy | 615 |
| Spain | 438 |
| Germany | 349 |
| France | 117 |
| Sweden | 88 |
| Portugal | 82 |
| Belgium | 76 |
| Austria | 59 |
| Romania | 40 |
| Hungary | 24 |
| Ireland | 23 |
| Croatia | 22 |
| Greece | 21 |
| Czechia | 19 |
| Poland | 19 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (from registration data). 4 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 250 km/h | – | – |
| 2.7 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 113 km/h | – | – |
| 2.9 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 145 km/h | – | – |
| 3.5 l · 6-cyl | – | – | 249 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
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Recalls & safety
1 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.
- 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 12/12/2025
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 222 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 4,800 mm long, 1,980 mm wide and 1,800 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?
- The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 emits 26 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 have?
- The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 has 5 seats.