Mercedes-Benz GL450 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE550e
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e
Overview
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL450GL 450 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | GL 450 4MATIC | GLE 550e 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 | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | plug-in hybrid |
| Model year | 2016 | 2018 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL450GL 450 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $65,200 (best) | $66,700 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL450GL 450 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| 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 GL450GL 450 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 436 hp (best) |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GL450GL 450 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 | 5,371 lbs (best) | 5,456 lbs |
| 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 GL450GL 450 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 5 | 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 GL450 | Mercedes-Benz GLE550e |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GL 450 4MATIC $65,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GLE 550e 4MATIC $66,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
Mercedes-Benz GL450 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE550e FAQ
- Which is better: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450 or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450 vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e 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 GL450 or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450 starts lower at $65,200.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450 or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (65,200).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450 or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450 or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (10).
- Which has better horsepower: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450 or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e leads on horsepower in this comparison (436).
- Which has better seats: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450 or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450 leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450 or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,500).