2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Review

Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLB 250

MSRP*: $44,650 to $46,650
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Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 350

MSRP*: $61,850 to $64,350
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MPG - City 24 - 25 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 33 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 62.0 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 221-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 221 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 182.4 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 72.2 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 40.7 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 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 GLE 350 than in the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, 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 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Convenience
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, 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 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 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. If you go with the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Performance
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 has a little less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350. The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.