The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

€ 82,300
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) GLE 500
€ 65,800
 Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) GLE 300 d
€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The GLE 500 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the GLE 300 d.
GLE 500
GLE 300 d
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
76.2
84.9
69.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
76.7
84.9
76.2 in
Width
76.7 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
70.7 in
Height
69.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
114.8
189.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
117.9
193.9
189.7 in
Length
193.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in

Vehicle Weight

GLE 500
GLE 300 d
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6371 lb
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
2.9 %
Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

General

GLE 500
GLE 300 d
W166
Generation
W167
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GLE 500
GLE 300 d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
M 278.928
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4200 rpm
GLE 500
449 hp
242 hp
GLE 300 d
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
GLE 300 d

Performance

GLE 500
GLE 300 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 500

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 300 d

▶ REPLAY
10.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
GLE 500
10.97 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
GLE 300 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLE 500
GLE 300 d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
GLE 500
23 mpg
39 mpg
GLE 300 d
17 mpg
city
34 mpg
28 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
556 mi
Range
662 mi
GLE 500
556 mi
662 mi
GLE 300 d
Environmental Impact
197 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125.5 kWh
GLE 500
197 kWh
125.5 kWh
GLE 300 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

GLE 500
GLE 300 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft