The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 82,300

€ 69,500

€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,500
ⓘ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 350 d.
GLE 500
GLE 350 d
70.7
76.2
84.9
69.8
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
114.8
189.7
117.9
193.9
189.7 in
Length
193.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
GLE 500
GLE 350 d
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6768 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
GLE 500
GLE 350 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 350 d
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
M 278.928
Engine Code
OM 656.929


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3400 rpm
GLE 500
449 hp
268 hp
GLE 350 d
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
GLE 350 d
Performance
GLE 500
GLE 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 350 d
▶ REPLAY
10.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.38 lb/hp
GLE 500
10.97 lb/hp
18.38 lb/hp
GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 500
GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
33 mpg
GLE 500
23 mpg
33 mpg
GLE 350 d
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
28 mpg
highway
39 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
556 mi
Range
569 mi
GLE 500
556 mi
569 mi
GLE 350 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).
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).
146.1 kWh
GLE 500
197 kWh
146.1 kWh
GLE 350 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
GLE 500
GLE 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1841 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft