The Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV is now $12,000 less expensive in its base guise following a price cut, with some previously standard features now made optional. Mercedes-Benz will now price the turbo-diesel GLE 300d 4Matic from $134,900 before on-road costs, a $12,000 reduction on its most recent $146,900 figure. However, there have been adjustments made to its list of standard equipment, which Mercedes-Benz Australia says were based on customer feedback “to provide greater flexibility and options when configuring vehicles”.
Despite the price decrease, the entry-level GLE is still $35,000 dearer than when the current-generation model arrived in local showrooms in 2020 – albeit without the 48-volt mild-hybrid technology which joined the lineup this year. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal.
Browse now . Changes include the move to Artico synthetic leather upholstery in place of true leather, which is available to order in black for $2900, and $3300 for macchiato beige/black or bahia brown/black. The GLE 300d’s 21-inch AMG 5-twin-spoke wheels have also become a $2300 option, with a black set of 20-inch alloys in their place.
Buyers can still upgrade to a set of 22-inch wheels for an extra $3900. Finally the illuminated aluminium-look running boards have been moved to the options list, now priced from $1300. With the previously standard options fitted, the GLE 300d’s price is still $6500 less th.
