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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 GLC 300e 4MATIC
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC suits growing families and road trips, pairing AWD confidence with a long 100 km electric range and very low combined consumption. It’s efficient for its class and practical with 5 seats and a 550 L trunk.
5 seatsSuvPhev5-star safety258 hpAWDPlug-in hybrid
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Usage fit

Family 65 / 65
City 36 / 51
Budget / value 38 / 45
Road trip 65 / 62
Performance 22 / 32
Cargo 38 / 38
Practical 48 / 48
Premium 61 / 52
Winter 40 / 76

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC
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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 GLC 300e 4MATIC

  • Efficient for its class: 100 km EV range and 1.8 L/100 km combined
  • AWD traction supports winter driving and varied road-trip conditions
  • Practical 5-seat layout with a 550 L trunk for family use
  • Good value in its segment given its price and capability

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 GLC 300e 4MATIC if…
All-wheel drive
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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