2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Review

Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 450e

MSRP*: $71,350
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLS 450

MSRP*: $87,000
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MPG - City Info not available 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 74.9 ft3 84.7 ft3
Engine
  • 381-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 381 hp 375 hp
Towing Capacity 7,700 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 194.3 in 205.0 in
Exterior Width 76.7 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 in
Head Room Front 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 than in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Handling
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e will do just as well as the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e and the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Powertrain
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, making the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.