2024 Buick Envision vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 Review

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2024 Buick
Envision

MSRP*: $35,900 to $47,000
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
AMG GLE 53

MSRP*: $86,750 to $89,800
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MPG - City 22 MPG 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 52.7 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 429-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 228 hp 429 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 182.7 in 194.4 - 195.3 in
Exterior Width 74.1 in 79.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.4 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 40.2 - 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 - 37.8 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
The Buick Envision offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, with comparable head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Buick Envision, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Buick Envision, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Buick Envision is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Envision is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Buick Envision, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Handling
The Buick Envision has a smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Buick Envision has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Buick Envision does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Utility
The Buick Envision has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, making the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Buick Envision has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.