2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE
Overview | |
MSRP$75,200 | MSRP$54,750 |
Listings277 | Listings805 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Reviews Summary | |
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Reviews SummaryRedesigned for 2020, the GLE-Class is the second-most-popular Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. It's a midsize luxury SUV in every traditional sense, but because Mercedes has way too much time and money to develop cars, the newest GLE has comfort and technology that border on ridiculous. The GLE Coupe models are brand-new for 2021 and among the strangest vehicles on the planet. Among the eight variants of this big Benz, at least one might fit your lifestyle, if not your budget. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 362 hp I6 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 362 hp I6 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.4 cu ft | Cargo Space33.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight5701 lbs | Curb Weight4608 lbs |
Height72.4 in | Height70.7 in |
Length205.0 in | Length194.3 in |
Width84.9 in | Width84.9 in |
Wheelbase123.4 in | Wheelbase117.9 in |
Maximum Payload1574 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5950 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $75,200 | $54,750 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Redesigned for 2020, the GLE-Class is the second-most-popular Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. It's a midsize luxury SUV in every traditional sense, but because Mercedes has way too much time and money to develop cars, the newest GLE has comfort and technology that border on ridiculous. The GLE Coupe models are brand-new for 2021 and among the strangest vehicles on the planet. Among the eight variants of this big Benz, at least one might fit your lifestyle, if not your budget. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 362 hp I6 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 362 hp I6 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.4 cu ft | 33.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5701 lbs | 4608 lbs |
Height | 72.4 in | 70.7 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 194.3 in |
Width | 84.9 in | 84.9 in |
Wheelbase | 123.4 in | 117.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1574 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | 5950 lbs |

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