2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Review

Picture of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500

2023 Mercedes-Benz
EQE 500

MSRP*: $89,500
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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 Info not available 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 55.0 ft3 84.7 ft3
Engine
  • 402-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 402 hp 375 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 191.5 in 205.0 in
Exterior Width 76.4 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.6 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 40.2 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 GLS 450 than in the Mercedes-Benz EQE 500, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 and the Mercedes-Benz GLS 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 EQE 500 is somewhat more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 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 EQE 500, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Handling
The Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Powertrain
The Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, making the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.