2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 4MATIC® vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC®
Mercedes-Benz models will change year after year. Once you think you've become acquainted with all a certain model has to offer, the automaker will throw you a curveball and you'll be left wondering what's new in the next year's model. Mercedes-Benz has done it again with the GLE. What was once the GLE 350 has now been upgraded to a GLE 400 4MATIC®. See how the two stack up as we compare the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 4MATIC® vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC®!One of the most notable changes is that 4MATIC® all-wheel drive now comes standard on the base trim. The 2018 GLE 350 doesn't come standard with it; you have to upgrade to the GLE 350 4MATIC® and pay an extra couple thousand dollars to get it. Along with that comes an increase in power and torque. take a look at some other comparisons in the table below!

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 4MATIC® | MSRP | 2018 GLE 350 4MATIC® |
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$55,700* | MSRP | $54,700 |
17 city/23 hwy mpg** | Fuel Efficiency | 18 city/22 hwy mpg** |
9-Speed Automatic | Transmission | 7-Speed Automatic |
329 | Horsepower | 302 |
354 lb-ft | Torque | 273 lb-ft |
5.9 seconds | 0 to 60 time | 7.5 seconds |
AWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
38.2 cubic ft | Cargo Volume | 38.2 cubic ft |
9 | Number of Airbags | 9 |
7200 lbs | Towing Capacity | 7200 lbs |
7 inches | Entertainment Screen Size | 7 inches |
Standard | Keyless Start | Standard |
What's New in the 2019 GLE 400 4MATIC®?
Most of the changes to the base GLE trim have come in the performance sector. As mentioned above, the GLE 400 4MATIC® now comes standard with all-wheel drive and more horsepower and torque, despite only a small dip in fuel efficiency. Additionally, the transmission goes from a 7-speed automatic to a nine-speed automatic for seamless gear changes you will hardly feel, if at all. Some of the other features you can expect to find inside the GLE 400 4MATIC® include:
- DYNAMIC SELECT®
- Genuine wood trim
- Premium interior lighting
- Rearview camera
- Active Parking Assist
- Power sunroof
- Harman/kardon LOGIC7® sound system
- and much more!
What else is new in the 2019 GLE 400 4MATIC®? Find out by taking a firsthand look at it here at Mercedes-Benz of Indianapolis in Indianapolis!
*MSRP does not include transportation charge. Excludes options, taxes, title, registration, and dealer prep. Options, model availability, and price may vary. See dealer for details.
**EPA estimated mileage with 24.6-gallon fuel tank capacity. You may get different mileage depending on driving conditions.

