CarDirectory
Browse all
Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de
Suv · Phev
vs
Hyundai Nexo Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Suv · Hydrogen
Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de
With a long electric range and very low stated fuel use, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de fits road trips and growing-family duties. It mixes brisk acceleration with five-seat practicality at a premium price point.
5 seatsSuvPhev5-star safety194 hpPlug-in hybrid
Hyundai Nexo Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Car B
Hyundai Nexo Hydrogen Fuel Cell
With a 609 km range and five-seat practicality, the Hyundai Nexo Hydrogen Fuel Cell suits growing families and road trips. Performance thrills and premium trappings aren’t its focus, and it’s for buyers who prefer hydrogen refueling over plug-in charging.
5 seatsSuvHydrogen5-star safety
Why compared cross branddifferent powertrainsame body typesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 65 / 62
City 36 / 50
Budget / value 38 / 42
Road trip 65 / 58
Performance 22 / 27
Cargo 38 / 33
Practical 48 / 45
Premium 61 / 31
Winter 40 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de · Orange = Hyundai Nexo Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de Hyundai Nexo Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de

  • Long electric-only range (100 km) and 1.1 combined consumption make it efficient for its class
  • 31.2 kWh battery supports meaningful EV driving between charges
  • 550-liter cargo space and five seats suit road trips and growing families
  • 0–100 km/h in 5.9 s enables easy highway merges and passes

Hyundai Nexo Hydrogen Fuel Cell

  • 609 km range reduces stops on longer drives
  • Five seats and 461 L cargo work well for family duties
  • Hydrogen fuel cell means no plug-in charging routine
  • Positive safety ranking signal supports family confidence

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Hyundai Nexo Hydrogen Fuel Cell if…
Performance & capability
Hyundai Nexo Hydrogen Fuel Cell is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Related comparisons

Something faster?
BMW X5 xDrive45e
comparison pick
Something faster?
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
comparison pick
Step up a class?
Audi Q8 55 TFSI e
better value
Go electric?
Chevrolet Blazer EV
same body type
Something faster?
BMW X3 M Competition
same body type
Go electric?
Volvo C40 Recharge
better value