2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Review

Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 450

MSRP*: $69,500
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLS 450

MSRP*: $87,000
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MPG - City 19 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 74.9 ft3 84.7 ft3
Engine
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 375 hp 375 hp
Towing Capacity 7,700 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 193.9 in 205.0 in
Exterior Width 76.7 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 in
Head Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 40.2 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 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, with comparable head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLS 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). Clearly, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 will do just as well as the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 and the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 and the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 offers greater seating capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.