2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC: 3-Row Capable, 7,700 lb Towing, and a Premium Family SUV

A family SUV has to do a lot of jobs at once: carry a full house of passengers, haul a trailer on weekends, and still feel like a luxury vehicle on the daily commute. The 2026 GLE 350 4MATIC is built around that exact list, with an optional third row, a mild hybrid four-cylinder engine, and towing capacity that can handle real cargo.

It’s a midsize SUV that doesn’t force a trade-off between family practicality and the kind of comfort a Mercedes-Benz badge implies. Here’s what’s under the hood, in the cabin, and behind the trailer hitch.

A Mild Hybrid Engine Built for Everyday Duty

The GLE 350 4MATIC runs a 2.0L inline-4 turbo engine with mild hybrid drive, producing 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic and standard 4MATIC fully variable all-wheel drive. A 48-volt Integrated Starter-Generator can add electric power on demand, enabling fuel-free coasting and recapturing energy during deceleration, while a twin-scroll turbocharger and CAMTRONIC variable valve lift keep the engine responsive at highway speed.

Seating for Up to Seven, When the Family Grows

Five-passenger seating comes standard, with a third row available for families who need it. The second row folds in a 40/20/40 split and can be electrically adjusted, with an EASY-ENTRY feature that slides the seats forward at the touch of a button to ease access to the third row. When it’s not needed, the third row folds in a 50/50 split to expand cargo space.

• Standard 5-passenger seating, with 7-passenger capacity available
• 40/20/40-split, electrically adjustable second-row seats
• Power EASY-ENTRY access to the third row
• 630 L to 2,055 L of cargo capacity depending on configuration

Towing Capacity for the Weekend Load

Properly equipped with the optional trailer hitch, the GLE 350 4MATIC can tow up to 7,700 lbs (3,500 kg), with Trailer Stability Assist standard to help keep a loaded trailer in line on the highway. That’s enough capacity for a boat, a camper, or a loaded utility trailer without needing to size up to a larger SUV.

Comfort and Control in Every Season

Standard 4MATIC fully variable all-wheel drive can shift torque distribution from 0 to 100 percent between the front and rear axles, while a 4-wheel independent suspension with selective damping automatically adjusts to road surface and driving style. DYNAMIC SELECT offers ECO, Comfort, Sport, and Off-Road modes, plus a customizable Individual setting, so the ride can match the moment rather than the other way around.

Safety Features Built Around a Full Car

A family SUV needs safety systems built around every seat in the cabin. Standard PRE-SAFE can detect an imminent collision or rollover and tighten front seat belts and close windows in response, while Active Brake Assist uses radar to help prevent or reduce the severity of a collision with a vehicle or pedestrian ahead. ATTENTION ASSIST monitors driving behaviour on long trips and can alert the driver at the first signs of drowsiness, an easy feature to appreciate on a long weekend drive with a full car.

At a Glance

See the GLE 350 4MATIC at Mercedes-Benz Country Hills

From the optional third row to the trailer hitch rating, the 2026 GLE 350 4MATIC is built to keep up with a growing family’s schedule. Stop by Mercedes-Benz Country Hills in Calgary to see the GLE 350 4MATIC in person.