Mercedes-Benz S 350 d
Suv · Gasoline
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Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
Suv · Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz S 350 d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz S 350 d
The Mercedes-Benz S 350 d leans into reliability, safety, and premium comfort for growing families and road trips. Its torquey diesel is quick and efficient, while tight-city use and hard performance driving aren’t its focus.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety7 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 blends strong performance with generous cargo space, making it well-suited to road trips and growing families. Its premium price and 10.7 L/100 km consumption are the main trade-offs.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety367 hp
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatsdifferent segment

Usage fit

Family 75 / 75
City 25 / 23
Budget / value 39 / 23
Road trip 65 / 76
Performance 27 / 33
Cargo 36 / 54
Practical 56 / 45
Premium 69 / 65
Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz S 350 d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz S 350 d Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

  • Premium comfort focus makes long journeys relaxing
  • Efficient for its class at 7 L/100 km
  • Effortless passing from 600 Nm diesel torque
  • Five seats and a 500 L trunk suit family duty

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 5.3 s and 367 hp for confident passing
  • 825 L trunk and five seats fit family gear for road trips
  • Strong safety emphasis in the signals supports family needs
  • Balanced power and practicality for long-distance use

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz S 350 d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz S 350 d uses 7.0 L/100km vs 10.7 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 puts out 367 hp vs 286 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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