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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 safety320 hpPlug-in hybrid
Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de
Car B
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
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 64 / 65
City 50 / 36
Budget / value 44 / 38
Road trip 56 / 65
Performance 30 / 22
Cargo 36 / 38
Practical 46 / 48
Premium 54 / 61
Winter 36 / 40

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de
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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 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

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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