2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e Review

Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 450

MSRP*: $71,350
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 450e

MSRP*: $71,350
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MPG - City 19 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 25 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 74.9 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 381-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 375 hp 381 hp
Towing Capacity 7,700 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 193.9 in 194.3 in
Exterior Width 76.7 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 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 in
Front 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 than in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e. 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 GLE 450e.

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 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 or the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e. When looking at overall length, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 will do just as well as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e, 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 GLE 450e.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e.

Utility
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 offers greater seating capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 as you will in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e.