2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLS pricing and features: Up to $25,000 dearer

The facelifted 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS will arrive in Australia later this month.

Initially due in local showrooms in the third quarter of 2023, the updated large SUVs feature a minor exterior refresh, additional 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrains, and new technology.

Pricing for the GLE 300d and 450d has increased by more than $25,000, with smaller increases of up to $11,631 for the other variants. Meanwhile, GLS prices have increased between $11,630 and $15,931.

New standard equipment for the GLE includes the AMG Line styling pack, adaptive LED headlights, more advanced active safety features, memory front seats, a 360-degree camera, a Burmester audio system, augmented reality satellite navigation, a panoramic sunroof, a head-up display, and aluminium running boards.

As with other recent Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the GLE’s options list has been consolidated into a single ‘Plus’ package, with separate three-row seating and towbar configurations.

Under the bonnet, the facelifted GLE range is electrified, with 48-volt mild-hybrid technology added to the GLE 300d, GLE 450d (previously GLE 400d), and AMG GLE 63 S.

The mild-hybrid system has also been added to the GLS 450d.

With improvements to its existing mild-hybrid system, the entry-level GLE 300d now outputs 198kW and 550Nm (up 18kW and 50Nm), GLE 450 has increased outputs to 280kW and 500Nm (up 10kW), and the GLE and GLS 450d produce 270kW and 750Nm (up 27kW and 50Nm).

The plush Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 receives an optional 23-inch forged alloy wheel with a wheel bolt cover, an ambient lighting system with a unique pattern, and diamond-pattern quilting in the centre sections of the seat sections and backrests. Its mild-hybrid system now adds 16kW of boost, with unchanged 410kW and 730Nm outputs.

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Inside, the brand's latest steering wheel – as found in the latest GLC and S-Class – is added with touch-sensitive buttons and a unique two-spoke design for AMG models.

The air vents are now finished with real metal louvres derived from the Maybach GLS, while additional trim colours have been added.

For the upper-large GLS, the gloss black piano lacquer finish is no longer exclusive to the Maybach, joining two new leather upholstery colours: Catalana beige and Bahia brown.

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The new second-generation MBUX infotainment system features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and the ability to speak to the 'Hey, Mercedes' voice assistant without saying the keyword.

However, it remains on dual 12.3-inch screens, unlike the GLC and S-Class's larger portrait-orientated central display.

The updated 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE and 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS are due in Australian showrooms later this month.

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE pricing

Prices exclude on-road costs.

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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE options

• Plus package (all variants except AMG GLE 63 S) – $6900

• Seven-seat package (all variants except AMG GLE 63 S) – $3900

• Airmatic package (GLE 300d and 450d) – $3400

• Towbar package – $2900

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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS pricing

Prices exclude on-road costs.

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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS options

• First-class rear individual seat package (Maybach GLS 600) – $14,500

• Rear comfort package (GLS 450d and AMG GLS 63) – $9900

• Towbar package – $2900