Mercedes-Benz GL350 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG
Overview
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL350GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMGGLE 450 AMG 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | diesel fuel | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | diesel | gas |
| Model year | 2016 | 2016 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL350GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMGGLE 450 AMG 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $63,600 (best) | $65,100 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL350GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMGGLE 450 AMG 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| City MPG | 19 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 26.4 gal (best) | 24 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL350GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMGGLE 450 AMG 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 240 hp | 362 hp (best) |
| Torque | 455 lb-ft (best) | 384 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL350GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMGGLE 450 AMG 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 93.8 cu ft (best) | 60.7 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 7,500 lbs (best) | 7,200 lbs |
| Curb weight | 5,467 lbs | 4,894 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in (best) | 114.8 in |
| Length | 201.6 in (best) | 192.6 in |
| Width | 84.3 in (best) | — |
| Height | 72.8 in (best) | 67.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL350GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMGGLE 450 AMG 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 4 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mercedes-Benz GL350 | Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC $63,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC $65,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
Mercedes-Benz GL350 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG FAQ
- Which is better: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 starts lower at $63,600.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG?
- The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (63,600).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG?
- The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
- Which has better horsepower: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG?
- The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG leads on horsepower in this comparison (362).
- Which has better seats: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG?
- The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 or 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG?
- The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,500).