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Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de
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Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e
Suv · Phev
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 GLB 250e
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e is a plug-in hybrid five-seater that suits growing families, pairing everyday practicality (495-liter trunk) with very low combined consumption. It delivers brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, but isn’t aimed at performance or cargo-heavy use.
5 seatsSuvPhev5-star safety218 hpPlug-in hybrid
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatsdifferent segment

Usage fit

Family 65 / 64
City 36 / 52
Budget / value 38 / 48
Road trip 65 / 58
Performance 22 / 26
Cargo 38 / 35
Practical 48 / 46
Premium 61 / 50
Winter 40 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e
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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 GLB 250e

  • Very low combined consumption (1.8) for efficient daily driving
  • Five seats and a 495-liter trunk cover typical family needs
  • 218 hp and 450 Nm deliver confident acceleration (0–100 km/h in 6.9 s)
  • Capable on highways with a 210 km/h top speed and strong mid-range pull

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de uses 1.1 L/100km vs 1.8 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e puts out 218 hp vs 194 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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