2024 Kia EV6 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia EV6

2024 Kia
EV6

MSRP*: $42,600 to $61,600
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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 Info not available 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 167-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 225-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 320-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 576-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 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 167 - 576 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 2,300 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 - 184.8 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 74.0 - 74.4 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 36.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 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 Kia EV6, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Kia EV6, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia EV6 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Dimensions
Since the Kia EV6 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 Kia EV6, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is clearly the choice over the Kia EV6 for pulling heavy loads. The Kia EV6 has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Powertrain
The Kia EV6 has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Kia EV6 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 Kia EV6 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.