Mercedes-Benz GL350 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE550e
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e
Overview
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL350GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | GLE 550e 4MATIC |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | diesel fuel | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | diesel | plug-in hybrid |
| Model year | 2016 | 2018 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL350GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $63,600 (best) | $66,700 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL350GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| Combined MPGe | — | 43 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 10 mi (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 1.9 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 26.4 gal (best) | 21 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL350GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 240 hp | 436 hp (best) |
| Torque | 455 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL350GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 93.8 cu ft (best) | 80.3 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 7,500 lbs (best) | 4,410 lbs |
| Curb weight | 5,467 lbs | 5,456 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in (best) | 114.8 in |
| Length | 201.6 in (best) | 189.7 in |
| Width | 84.3 in (best) | 78.9 in |
| Height | 72.8 in (best) | 70.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL350GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 GLE550e |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC $63,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GLE 550e 4MATIC $66,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) |