Mercedes-Benz GLC43 AMG vs Mercedes-Benz GLE450e
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE450e
Overview
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GLC43 AMGAMG GLC 43 | Mercedes-Benz GLE450eGLE 450e |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | AMG GLC 43 | GLE 450e |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | plug-in hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GLC43 AMGAMG GLC 43 | Mercedes-Benz GLE450eGLE 450e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $67,550 (best) | $72,250 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GLC43 AMGAMG GLC 43 | Mercedes-Benz GLE450eGLE 450e |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| Combined MPGe | — | 60 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 50 mi (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 3 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 17.4 gal (best) | 17.2 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GLC43 AMGAMG GLC 43 | Mercedes-Benz GLE450eGLE 450e |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 416 hp (best) | 381 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GLC43 AMGAMG GLC 43 | Mercedes-Benz GLE450eGLE 450e |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 56.3 cu ft | 74.9 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lbs | 7,700 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,601 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,553 lbs (best) | 5,754 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 117.9 in (best) |
| Length | 187 in | 194.3 in (best) |
| Width | 75.6 in | 76.7 in (best) |
| Height | 64.4 in | 70.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GLC43 AMGAMG GLC 43 | Mercedes-Benz GLE450eGLE 450e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GLC43 AMG | Mercedes-Benz GLE450e |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMG GLC 43 $67,550 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GLE 450e $72,250 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | AMG GLC 43 $73,450 MSRP | — |