Mercedes-Benz GLE550e vs Porsche Macan

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e

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Overview

Spec	Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
Selected trim	GLE 550e 4MATIC	Macan SUV
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 automated manual
Engine type	plug-in hybrid	gas
Model year	2018	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
MSRP	$66,700	$64,600 (best)
Lowest listing price	—	$0 (best)
Median listing price	—	$81,272 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$99,144 (best)
For sale now	0	12 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
Combined MPG	21 MPG	21 MPG
City MPG	20 MPG (best)	19 MPG
Highway MPG	23 MPG	25 MPG (best)
Combined MPGe	43 MPGe (best)	—
Electric range	10 mi (best)	—
240V charge time	1.9 hr (best)	—
Fuel tank	21 gal (best)	19.8 gal

Performance

Spec	Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
Horsepower	436 hp (best)	261 hp
Torque	479 lb-ft (best)	295 lb-ft
Engine size	3 L (best)	2 L
Cylinders	V6	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	5 (best)	4
Cargo volume	80.3 cu ft (best)	53.1 cu ft
Towing capacity	4,410 lbs (best)	4,409 lbs
Payload	—	1,385 lbs (best)
Curb weight	5,456 lbs	4,149 lbs (best)
Wheelbase	114.8 in (best)	110.5 in
Length	189.7 in (best)	186.1 in
Width	78.9 in (best)	75.7 in
Height	70.7 in (best)	63.8 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC	Porsche MacanMacan SUV
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 GLE550e	Porsche Macan
1	GLE 550e 4MATIC $66,700 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Macan SUV $64,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	—	T $70,300 MSRP
3	—	S $78,000 MSRP
4	—	GTS $93,100 MSRP

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