2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 vs. 2024 Toyota Sequoia Review

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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 450

MSRP*: $69,500
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2024 Toyota
Sequoia

MSRP*: $61,275 to $81,265
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MPG - City 19 MPG 19 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 MPG 22 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 74.9 ft3 86.9 ft3
Engine
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 437-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 375 hp 437 hp
Towing Capacity 7,700 lbs 8,980 - 9,520 lbs
Exterior Length 193.9 in 208.1 in
Exterior Width 76.7 in 79.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 in
Front 39.2 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.4 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 than in the Toyota Sequoia. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota Sequoia.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 as you will with the Toyota Sequoia, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Sequoia.

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

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Sequoia is clearly the choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 for pulling heavy loads. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 has a little less horsepower than the Toyota Sequoia.

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

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 and the Toyota Sequoia. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 has less cargo space than the Toyota Sequoia, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.