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Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e
A 5-seat plug-in hybrid that blends efficient commuting with family-ready practicality, offering up to 100 km electric range and a 500 L trunk. Strong efficiency and solid safety standing make it a capable choice for growing families and road trips.
5 seatsSuvPhev5-star safety2.1 L/100km320 hpPlug-in hybrid
Mercedes-Benz E 300
Car B
Mercedes-Benz E 300
The Mercedes-Benz E 300 suits growing families and road trips, pairing a reliability and safety focus with brisk petrol performance. Five seats and a 540 L trunk add usability, while urban efficiency and price may be sticking points.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety
Why compared different powertrainsame body typesame brandsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 64 / 75
City 50 / 29
Budget / value 44 / 50
Road trip 56 / 65
Performance 30 / 28
Cargo 36 / 38
Practical 46 / 54
Premium 54 / 59
Winter 36 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e · Orange = Mercedes-Benz E 300

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e Mercedes-Benz E 300
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e

  • Up to 100 km electric range with hybrid backup suits mixed driving
  • Very low combined consumption of 2.1 is efficient for its class
  • Five seats and 500 L trunk work well for growing families and road trips
  • Strong safety standing within its class per rankings

Mercedes-Benz E 300

  • Reliability and safety are key strengths in this model’s profile.
  • Five seats and a 540 L trunk support family duties and longer journeys.
  • 0–100 km/h in 5.7 s for confident highway merging and overtakes.
  • Good value in its segment for a premium petrol car with this level of pace.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e uses 2.1 L/100km vs 8.7 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz E 300 if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz E 300 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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