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Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de
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Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
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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 safety1.1 L/100kmPlug-in hybrid
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
Car B
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
The Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid prioritizes family practicality and efficiency, pairing a usable 50 km electric range with very low stated consumption. Strong safety signals and generous cargo space make it a sensible everyday choice over performance-leaning options.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety265 hpHybrid
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 65 / 77
City 36 / 54
Budget / value 38 / 70
Road trip 65 / 51
Performance 22 / 30
Cargo 38 / 41
Practical 48 / 62
Premium 61 / 27
Winter 40 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de · Orange = Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
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 Tucson Plug-in Hybrid

  • Efficient for its class with a 1.6 combined consumption rating
  • 50 km electric range covers many commutes when you can charge
  • 600-liter cargo area and five seats fit growing families
  • Strong safety standing in our rankings

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de uses 1.1 L/100km vs 1.6 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid if…
More power
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid puts out 265 hp vs 194 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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