2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 vs. 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric Review

Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 350

MSRP*: $62,650
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2024 Volvo
C40 Recharge Pure Electric

MSRP*: $53,600 to $60,550
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MPG - City 20 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 27 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 74.9 ft3 49.0 ft3
Engine
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 248-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 402-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 hp 248 - 402 hp
Towing Capacity 7,700 lbs 3,970 lbs
Exterior Length 193.9 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 76.7 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 36.7 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 350 than in the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric.

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 350 is somewhat more expensive than the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Dimensions
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is a little wider than the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. If you go with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is clearly the choice over the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 has a lot less horsepower than the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Utility
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 offers greater seating capacity than the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric.