2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Review

Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300

MSRP*: $47,450 to $57,000
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 350

MSRP*: $62,650
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MPG - City 24 - 26 MPG 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 33 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 52.6 - 56.3 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 4,409 - 5,291 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 185.7 - 187.5 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 41.3 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.6 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 GLC 300, 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 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 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). Clearly, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is a little narrower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is slightly shorter than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, which may make it easier to park.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is clearly the choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 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 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.