Mercedes-Benz GL450 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 GL450GL 450 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMGGLE 450 AMG 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | GL 450 4MATIC | GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2016 | 2016 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL450GL 450 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMGGLE 450 AMG 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $65,200 | $65,100 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL450GL 450 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMGGLE 450 AMG 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 26.4 gal (best) | 24 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL450GL 450 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMGGLE 450 AMG 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 362 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 384 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL450GL 450 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 | 5,371 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 GL450GL 450 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMGGLE 450 AMG 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 GL450 | Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GL 450 4MATIC $65,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC $65,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) |