2025 Buick Envista vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 Review

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2025 Buick
Envista

MSRP*: $23,700 to $28,600
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
AMG GLE 53

MSRP*: $86,750 to $89,800
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MPG - City 28 MPG 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 42.0 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 137-hp, 1.2-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
  • 429-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 hp 429 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 182.6 in 194.4 - 195.3 in
Exterior Width 71.5 in 79.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.3 in
Front 40.2 - 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 - 37.8 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 than in the Buick Envista, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Buick Envista and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Buick Envista, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 Envista is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Envista 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 Envista, 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 Envista 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 Envista has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

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

Utility
The Buick Envista 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 Envista has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.