2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE: What Changed, What Stayed, and What to Know

Mercedes-AMG's midsize SUV gets a plug-in hybrid GLE 53, a refreshed face, and a dash-wide Superscreen for 2027, and Kunes Mercedes-Benz of Sycamore can walk you through all of it.

The 2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE is a major refresh, not a full redesign. The AMG GLE 53 becomes a plug-in hybrid with 577 horsepower, the AMG GLE 63 S keeps its 603-horsepower twin-turbo V8 with updated hardware, and both get new styling, a new interior, and the MBUX Superscreen. (The prices and details below reflect what Mercedes-Benz USA had published as of mid-October 2026; ask us to confirm the sticker on any specific GLE.) Here is what changed, what carried over, and what each model costs.

The AMG GLE 53 changes the most. For 2026 it was a mild hybrid with 429 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque. For 2027 it is a plug-in hybrid that pairs a 3.0L turbocharged inline-six with a 135-kilowatt electric motor for 577 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque combined, an increase of 148 horsepower and 140 lb-ft. Mercedes-AMG quotes 0–60 mph in about 4.4 seconds, and Mercedes-Benz lists an EPA-estimated maximum all-electric range of 58 miles.

The AMG GLE 63 S keeps its hand-built 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with hybrid assist, rated at 603 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque, and Mercedes-AMG quotes 0–60 mph in 3.6 seconds. The engine gets a new flat-plane crankshaft and other updates meant to improve response and efficiency. The 63 S is expected to arrive in early 2027.

Every 2027 GLE gets new head- and taillights, restyled front and rear fascias (with larger air intakes on the AMG models), and a grille with an illuminated outline, and AMG wheels are available up to 22 inches. Inside, the MBUX Superscreen, a trio of 12.3-inch displays spanning the dash, is now standard, along with the new Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS), an AI-powered MBUX Virtual Assistant, and a panoramic sliding glass roof.

Driver assistance and comfort get upgrades too. Every GLE carries 10 exterior cameras, five radar sensors, and 12 ultrasonic sensors, and the MB.Drive Assist Pro package is available. The AMG models add digital-light LED headlamps, and the AMG GLE 53 Hybrid adds an AR-enhanced navigation system and Burmester surround sound with Dolby Atmos.

The GLE keeps its midsize SUV and Coupe body styles, AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and final assembly in the United States. Both the AMG GLE 53 Hybrid and the AMG GLE 63 S are rated to tow up to 7,700 lbs, and the 63 S keeps the same 603 horsepower it made for 2026.

Mercedes-Benz USA lists the AMG GLE 53 Hybrid SUV at a starting MSRP of $97,000, before the destination charge, taxes, and fees. Mercedes-Benz USA lists pricing for the AMG GLE 63 S as coming soon. Starting prices do not include options, so many vehicles on our lots cost more.

The AMG GLE 53 Hybrid can drive on electric power alone and then runs as a conventional hybrid once the battery is depleted. It requires premium gasoline, holds 17.2 gallons of fuel, and weighs about 6,107 lbs. AMG Ride Control+ air suspension and AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive are standard.

The AMG GLE 53 Hybrid comes standard with AMG Ride Control+ air suspension with adaptive damping, AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive that varies power between the axles, and AMG DRIVE UNIT performance controls. Mercedes also retuned the GLE's standard and optional air suspensions for a slightly firmer, sportier ride than the outgoing model.

The AMG GLE 53 Hybrid comes as an SUV and as a Coupe. The Coupe has a sweeping raked roofline, a wheelbase 2.4 inches shorter than the SUV's, and a quicker steering ratio that suits enthusiastic on-road driving, while the SUV keeps the traditional upright shape. Ask us which body styles are in stock at Kunes Mercedes-Benz of Sycamore.

Choose the 53 Hybrid if you want 577 horsepower, plug-in capability, and the lower price, with an everyday-friendly character. Choose the 63 S if the twin-turbo V8's power and sound matter more than electric range, and be ready to wait for its early 2027 arrival and for Mercedes-Benz to announce pricing.

Mercedes-Benz USA lists the GLE 350 4MATIC SUV at a starting MSRP of $68,400 and the GLE 450 4MATIC SUV at a starting MSRP of $74,800, before the destination charge, taxes, and fees. Mercedes-Benz dealers list the wider 2027 GLE lineup as the GLE 350, GLE 450, a new GLE 500e plug-in hybrid, and the GLE 580, offered as SUVs and Coupes, so ask us about pricing and availability on the other models.

Every 2027 GLE is electrified. The GLE 350, GLE 450, and GLE 580 use a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, while the GLE 500e and the AMG GLE 53 Hybrid are plug-in hybrids. The GLE 350 pairs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder, rated at 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, with an electric turbocharger compressor, and Mercedes quotes 0–60 mph in 6.8 seconds. The GLE 580 has a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with 530 horsepower and 553 lb-ft, and every GLE has a nine-speed automatic and 4MATIC all-wheel drive.

Mercedes-Benz said the 2027 GLE family, including the AMG GLE 53 Hybrid, would arrive at dealerships during 2026, and the AMG GLE 63 S is expected in early 2027. Ask Kunes Mercedes-Benz of Sycamore about availability for the AMG models.

The AMG GLE 53 Hybrid SUV starts at $97,000, before destination. Mercedes-Benz USA lists pricing for the AMG GLE 63 S as coming soon.

Yes. It pairs a 3.0L turbocharged inline-six with an electric motor, and Mercedes-Benz lists an EPA-estimated maximum all-electric range of 58 miles.

The AMG GLE 53 Hybrid makes 577 horsepower combined, and the AMG GLE 63 S makes 603 horsepower.

Both the AMG GLE 53 Hybrid and the AMG GLE 63 S are rated to tow up to 7,700 lbs.

It is a major refresh of the current generation, with new styling, technology, and powertrains.

It is expected in early 2027, and Mercedes-Benz USA lists pricing as coming soon.

Yes. All 2027 GLE models are electrified: the GLE 350, GLE 450, and GLE 580 use a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, and the GLE 500e and AMG GLE 53 Hybrid are plug-in hybrids.

The Coupe has a raked roofline, a wheelbase 2.4 inches shorter than the SUV's, and a quicker steering ratio.

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