2025 INFINITI QX50 vs. 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Review

Picture of the 2025 INFINITI QX50

2025 INFINITI
QX50

MSRP*: $43,000 to $51,200
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2026 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 350

MSRP*: $62,250 to $64,750
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MPG - City 22 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 64.4 - 65.1 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 268-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 268 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 184.7 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 40.0 - 41.0 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.1 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 than in the INFINITI QX50, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the INFINITI QX50.

Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the INFINITI QX50, 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 INFINITI QX50 is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the INFINITI QX50 is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The INFINITI QX50 is slightly shorter than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, which may make it easier to park.

Performance
The INFINITI QX50 has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the INFINITI QX50 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Utility
The INFINITI QX50 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, making the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The INFINITI QX50 has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.