Compare Mercedes GLC-Class X253 vs Mercedes GLE W166
Variants
GLC 43 AMG 4MATIC AT
GLC 63 AMG 4MATIC+ MCT
GLC 63 AMG S 4MATIC+ MCT
F-CELL 4MATIC
GLC 220d 4MATIC AT
GLC 250 4MATIC AT
GLC 250d 4MATIC AT
GLC 300 4MATIC AT
GLC 350d 4MATIC AT
GLC 350e 4MATIC AT
GLE 450 AMG
GLE 63 AMG S
GLE 63 AMG
GLE 250d
GLE 350d
GLE 400
GLE 500 e
GLE 500
Capacity
Passengers
5
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
19.9 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
12.1 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
16.5 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
Construction
Battery | Capacity
13.5 kWh (gross)
Battery | Type
Lithium-ion
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
123 mm / 4.8 in
202 mm / 8.0 in
Size | Height
1796 mm / 70.7 in
Size | Length
4819 mm / 189.7 in
Size | Width
1935 mm / 76.2 in | 2141 mm / 84.3 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1648.0 mm / 64.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1663.0 mm / 65.5 in
Wheelbase
2873 mm / 113.1 in
2915 mm / 114.8 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.33
0.35
Electric Range
51.0 km / 31.7 mi
30.0 km / 18.6 mi
Powertrain
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
88.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
82.1 mm / 3.2 in
Production
Availability
2015 ~ 2018
Reviews
Neofiliac score
60%
78%
Pros
- Great V8 in the 63AMG models
- Cleaner exterior styling
- Low official fuel consumption
- Good power and handling in the GLE63
- Low official fuel consumption in the PHEV
- High cargo capacity
- Good towing capacity
Cons
- Most engines are lethargic
- Fuel-cell not widely available
- Hybrid nonsense
- More bland in styling
- Too many gears in the 9G-Tronic
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