Car and Driver explains it this way, “If you’re not quite ready to go fully electric with your next luxury SUV, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e plug-in hybrid lets you get some experience at the charging station while maintaining the long-distance drivability of a gas-powered crossover.” Knoxville is a hometown where 25–50-mile roundtrips are part of daily life, family schedules are packed, and the mountains and lakes are always calling. It’s a place that demands vehicle versatility— room for kids and gear, power for weekend getaways, and efficiency and comfort for commutes that can stretch from Downtown Knoxville to Farragut.
The dual powertrain of Mercedes-Benz PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles) delivers flexibility, driving excitement, and fuel efficiency. Its electric-only range can mean emission-free daily drives — school drop-offs, grocery runs, workdays — without using a drop of fuel. For longer trips, switch seamlessly between electric and gas. The 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system provides responsive handling in varying terrain and weather. Standard safety systems add confidence for parents and commuters alike. A test drive at Mercedes-Benz of Knoxville reveals a dramatically advanced cabin concept pairing user-friendly technology with fine craftsmanship.
Few names in luxury automotive dealerships carry the weight of history and homegrown trust like Mercedes-Benz of Knoxville, a member of the family-led enterprise Furrow Automotive Group. If you are wondering how it feels to drive the GLE 450e, Mercedes-Benz of Knoxville is the place to find out. MercedesofKnoxville.com
High-Tech Performance
PHEVs deliver the same dynamic performance as traditional gas-powered vehicles with emission-free local driving. This hybrid configuration of a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with electric motor delivers 381 horsepower and 479 lb.-ft of torque (0-60 acceleration in 5.8 seconds) for navigating mountain roads or suburban traffic. With gas engine, electric motor, and large-capacity battery, the GLE 450e runs on pure electric energy (49 miles EPA est.) gas (21 mpg city/26 mpg highway) or combination of both (57/63 mpg equivalent). *
High-Tech Specs
19-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels feature an elegant design, each pair sporting a raised V-shaped central rib and fitted with 255/50R19 all-season Extended Mobility tires. Towing capacity, properly equipped with optional trailer hitch, reaches up to 7,700 pounds. Advanced Surround View System uses four direction cameras for a live overhead view of immediate surroundings. A portable charging system, designed to fit in your trunk helps make home charging more convenient.
High-Tech Experience
Fine craftsmanship in a spacious cabin luxury experience: premium materials on every surface, heated power front seats with memory, dual-zone automatic climate control, power sunroof, hand-stitched Nappa leather steering wheel, and 64 color ambient lighting. Elegant Linden wood appoints dash and doors, polished to a high-gloss finish. In the rain or with armfuls of packages, use hands-free power liftgate opens or closes with a gentle "kick" under the rear bumper.
High-Tech Environment
MBUX, the Mercedes-Benz User Experience, is an advancing breakthrough in automobile cockpit control, featuring AI-powered, multilingual virtual voice assistant. It integrates digital displays including a touchscreen, touch-sensitive controls, and intuitive, intelligent voice control system that can respond to your natural voice, learn your habits, and grow smarter over time, and wireless smartphone integration. Features Burmester Surround Sound 13-speaker 590-watt surround sound experience with Dolby AtmosR.
*2026 GLE 450e 4MATIC SUV | Mercedes-Benz USA
“I love the balance of performance range and luxury. The EV battery is enough for most trips around town and plugs into a standard 110-or 220-volt outlet … great performance for a true luxury SUV.” — Marc Rochelson