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Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de
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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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class All-Terrain
Car B
Mercedes-Benz C-Class All-Terrain
A premium five-seat car that blends strong power with family-friendly space for growing families and road trips. It’s quick and composed, though priced at the premium end and not aimed at hardcore performance driving.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety245 hp
Why compared different powertrainsame body typesame brandsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 65 / 66
City 36 / 41
Budget / value 38 / 32
Road trip 65 / 58
Performance 22 / 25
Cargo 38 / 40
Practical 48 / 42
Premium 61 / 55
Winter 40 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de · Orange = Mercedes-Benz C-Class All-Terrain

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de Mercedes-Benz C-Class All-Terrain
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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

Mercedes-Benz C-Class All-Terrain

  • 0–100 km/h in 5.1 s for effortless merging and passing
  • 580 L trunk and five seats fit family life and luggage-heavy trips
  • Strong safety standing within its class
  • Premium positioning for buyers seeking an upscale experience

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de uses 1.1 L/100km vs 8.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz C-Class All-Terrain if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz C-Class All-Terrain puts out 245 hp vs 194 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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