Car A
Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC
An electric AWD five-seater with solid power and a 420 km range, the EQC 300 4MATIC suits road trips and city duty alike. Cargo space and outright performance thrills are not its focus.
Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC
Suv · Electric · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
Suv · Gasoline
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 suits growing families and road-trippers, pairing strong reliability and safety signals with generous 630 L cargo space. Performance is smooth and confident, but fuel use and city suitability are not its strengths.
Why compared
different powertrainsame body typesame brandsame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
60
/
78
City
63
/
27
Budget / value
45
/
49
Road trip
67
/
71
Performance
34
/
28
Cargo
30
/
43
Practical
44
/
55
Premium
53
/
59
Winter
76
/
40
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC
- AWD traction adds confidence in winter and on varied roads
- 420 km range from an 80 kWh battery supports longer drives
- 292 hp and 565 Nm with 6.2 s 0–100 for confident passing
- Five seats and a 400 L trunk fit small-family needs
- 400 L cargo area limits cargo-heavy travel
- Performance driving isn’t its focus despite decent acceleration
- Longer routes will still require charging stops
- Purchase price may stretch tighter budgets
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
- 630 L cargo capacity makes packing for family life and road trips easy
- Comfortable 5-seat layout suits growing families
- Strong signals for reliability and safety in its class
- Good value in its segment at this price point
- Combined consumption of 9.5 L/100 km raises running costs, especially in city use
- Less suited to stop-and-go city driving and tight parking
- Only five seats with no third-row flexibility for larger families
- Not aimed at performance driving despite decent acceleration
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.