2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Review

Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300

MSRP*: $49,250 to $51,250
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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 23 - 26 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 33 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 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, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 4,409 - 5,291 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 185.7 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Info not available Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 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.