2025 Mercedes-Benz
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | Info not available | 23 - 24 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | 33 - 34 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | Info not available |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic, Manual |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 241 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 7,700 lbs | Info not available |
| Exterior Length | 194.6 in | 168.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 79.3 in | 70.4 in |
| Leg Room | Info not available |
Front 41.2 in
Rear 35.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.2 in
Rear 37.8 in |
Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Golf GTI than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Volkswagen Golf GTI will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.
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 GLE 450 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Golf GTI, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 is much wider than the Volkswagen Golf GTI, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 has a much more powerful engine than the Volkswagen Golf GTI. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 and the Volkswagen Golf GTI.