The Mercedes-Benz GLE cabin combines standard five-passenger seating with an available third row, configurable rear seats, digital displays, and a broad selection of comfort features. Review seating, infotainment, audio, materials, and cargo features by model year below.
Standard and available equipment can vary by GLE model, package, body style, and production date. The GLE Coupe and Mercedes-AMG® models may use different seating and cargo configurations.
The updated 2027 GLE introduces a new dashboard, standard MBUX Superscreen, fourth-generation MBUX, and the Mercedes-Benz Operating System. The SUV retains standard five-passenger seating and offers an optional third row for up to seven occupants.
Three 12.3-inch displays are positioned beneath a continuous glass surface. The system includes a driver display, central touchscreen, and front-passenger display.
The Mercedes-Benz Operating System supports the latest MBUX interface, an AI-based voice assistant, Google Maps-based navigation, and over-the-air software updates.
An available augmented reality head-up display can place navigation and driver information within the driver’s forward line of sight.
Five-passenger seating is standard. An available third row increases capacity to seven, while available power adjustment can be added to the second and third rows.
A panoramic sliding sunroof is standard on the GLE SUV, bringing natural light to both the front and rear seating areas.
An available Burmester® 3D Surround Sound System supports Dolby Atmos® and provides upgraded speakers and cabin audio processing.
An available multistage filtration system is designed to monitor and filter dust, fine particles, and selected pollutants entering the cabin.
Announced cargo capacity ranges from approximately 22.25 cubic feet behind the rear seats to 72.6 cubic feet with the second row folded.
Advance model information: Final upholstery choices, comfort packages, and standard equipment may vary as 2027 GLE models reach Mercedes-Benz dealerships.
The 2026 GLE includes dual 12.3-inch displays, heated power front seats, driver-seat memory, 64-color ambient lighting, and a 40/20/40-split folding second row. Additional comfort, audio, and seating features are available.
A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch central touchscreen provide access to navigation, media, vehicle settings, and other MBUX functions.
Power-adjustable front seats include heating, lumbar support, and three-position memory. Ventilated front seats are available.
MB-Tex upholstery is offered along with available leather and Nappa leather choices. Wood, metal, and AMG® Line trim options vary by model.
LED lighting can illuminate the dashboard, doors, center console, footwells, and storage areas using selectable colors and multicolor programs.
Available multicontour front seats provide adjustable support, massage programs, and rapid-heating functions.
Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ allow compatible smartphones to connect without a data cable.
The available 13-speaker, 590-watt Burmester® Surround Sound System supports Dolby Atmos® and uses metal speaker grilles.
The 40/20/40-split second row can recline or fold. A 50/50-split third row is optional, and maximum cargo capacity reaches approximately 74.9 cubic feet.
The 2025 GLE pairs dual digital displays with power front seating, automatic climate control, ambient lighting, and configurable rear seats. Available packages add upgraded materials, massaging seats, audio, and cabin-air features.
The MBUX system uses a 12.3-inch touchscreen, natural-language voice control, navigation, and a separate 12.3-inch digital driver display.
Heated power front seats with memory are standard. Ventilation, multicontour adjustment, and massage programs are available.
Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard, while available multi-zone systems provide additional temperature controls for rear passengers.
Upholstery choices include MB-Tex and available leather materials. Trim selections can include natural-grain wood, metal, and AMG® Line finishes.
The 64-color lighting system provides adjustable illumination throughout the dashboard, console, doors, and footwells.
The available tinted glass roof includes a power sliding panel and sunshade, extending above the first and second seating rows.
The second row folds in a 40/20/40 split. An available 50/50-split third row increases seating capacity from five to seven.
The GLE provides approximately 33.3 cubic feet behind the second row and up to 74.9 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.
The refreshed 2024 GLE added updated MBUX software and wireless smartphone integration while retaining its dual-display dashboard, five-passenger layout, and available third row.
Two 12.3-inch displays provide digital instrumentation and touchscreen access to navigation, audio, communication, and vehicle settings.
Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ allow compatible phones to connect to the GLE infotainment system without a cable.
Power adjustment, heating, lumbar support, and memory are included. Ventilation and multicontour massage functions are available.
Selectable 64-color lighting outlines portions of the dashboard, center console, doors, and footwells.
An available Burmester® system provides upgraded amplification, speakers, metal grilles, and Dolby Atmos® support.
The GLE seats five as standard. An available folding third row provides two additional seats when more passenger capacity is required.
The 2023 GLE uses a widescreen digital dashboard, MBUX voice control, adjustable ambient lighting, and a folding second row. Upholstery, audio, roof, and front-seat upgrades were available through individual options and packages.
A pair of 12.3-inch displays creates a wide digital interface for instrumentation, navigation, media, and vehicle controls.
The MBUX system responds to supported natural-language requests for navigation, media, calling, and selected cabin controls.
Power-adjustable heated front seats include memory. Available upgrades include ventilation, leather upholstery, and multicontour adjustment.
Available gesture-recognition technology can respond to selected hand movements made by the driver or front passenger.
The second-row seatbacks fold in a 40/20/40 split, allowing long items to be carried while retaining seating for one or two rear passengers.
An optional folding third row increases passenger capacity to seven. Cargo space changes when the additional seats are raised.
The 2022 GLE offers a digital dashboard, MBUX infotainment, heated power front seats, adjustable ambient lighting, and a configurable rear cabin. Available options add upgraded seating, sound, and passenger capacity.
A digital instrument panel and central touchscreen are positioned side by side for vehicle information, navigation, media, and MBUX controls.
MBUX supports touchscreen input, steering-wheel controls, natural-language voice commands, and available navigation.
The front seats provide power adjustment, heating, lumbar support, and memory. Ventilated and multicontour seats were available.
Adjustable LED lighting allows occupants to change cabin accent colors and brightness levels.
The 40/20/40-split second row can be folded to create additional cargo room. Optional third-row seating increases capacity to seven.
Options included leather upholstery, a panorama roof, Burmester® audio, multi-zone climate control, and MBUX Interior Assistant.
The standard two-row layout provides seating for five with a folding second row and direct access to the rear cargo area.
The optional third row adds two seats for occasional passenger use. Raising the third row reduces the amount of cargo room behind the seats.
Depending on the model year, available equipment can include ventilated seats, multicontour adjustment, massage programs, upgraded climate control, and cabin-air filtration.
Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham can help you compare GLE seating configurations, upholstery, display systems, comfort packages, and available inventory. Schedule a test drive to check passenger space and cabin controls in person.
