2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Review

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2024 Mercedes-Benz
AMG GLE 53

MSRP*: $86,750 to $89,800
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 350

MSRP*: $61,850 to $64,350
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MPG - City 18 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 22 - 23 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 74.9 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 429-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 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 All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 429 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 7,700 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 194.4 - 195.3 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 79.4 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 40.2 - 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 - 37.8 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 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, 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 AMG GLE 53.

Convenience
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, 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). The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 will do just as well as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 greatly out-muscles the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than 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 AMG GLE 53 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 as you will in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.