2024 GMC Yukon XL vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Review

Picture of the 2024 GMC Yukon XL

2024 GMC
Yukon XL

MSRP*: $61,200 to $101,755
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 450

MSRP*: $69,500
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MPG - City 14 - 15 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 18 - 20 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 9 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 144.7 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 355-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 420 hp 375 hp
Towing Capacity 7,800 - 8,300 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 225.2 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 81.0 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 40.4 - 42.3 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.9 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The GMC Yukon XL offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, with comparable head- and legroom. The GMC Yukon XL will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the GMC Yukon XL as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). The GMC Yukon XL is somewhat more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Yukon XL is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the GMC Yukon XL, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the GMC Yukon XL will do just as well as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, since they have about the same towing capacity. The GMC Yukon XL has a little less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the GMC Yukon XL transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the GMC Yukon XL and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. With the GMC Yukon XL, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.