2024 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Review

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2024 Chevrolet
Suburban

MSRP*: $59,200 to $82,900
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 450

MSRP*: $69,500
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MPG - City 14 - 15 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 19 - 20 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 9 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 144.7 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 355-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 420 hp 375 hp
Towing Capacity 7,900 - 8,300 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 225.7 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 81.1 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 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
The Chevrolet Suburban offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, with comparable head- and legroom. The Chevrolet Suburban will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Chevrolet Suburban as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 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). Whether you pick the Chevrolet Suburban or the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Suburban is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Chevrolet Suburban, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Chevrolet Suburban will do just as well as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Chevrolet Suburban has a little less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Chevrolet Suburban transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Chevrolet Suburban and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. With the Chevrolet Suburban, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.