Compare Mercedes GLC X253 vs Mercedes GLE W166 vs Mercedes GL-Class X164

Variants
AMG GLC 43 4MATIC
AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+
AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+
GLC 200 4MATIC
GLC 200d 4MATIC
GLC 220d 4MATIC
GLC 300 4MATIC
GLC 300d 4MATIC
GLC 300de 4MATIC
GLC 300e 4MATIC
GLC 400d 4MATIC
GLE 450 AMG
GLE 63 AMG S
GLE 63 AMG
GLE 250d
GLE 350d
GLE 400
GLE 500 e
GLE 500
GL 320 CDI
GL 420 CDI
GL 450
GL 500

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
620 L / 21.9 cu-ft ~ 2300 L / 81.2 cu-ft
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
11.8 m / 38.7 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
13.5 kWh (gross)
Body Style
5-door SUV

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
202 mm / 8.0 in
Size | Height
1796 mm / 70.7 in
1840 mm / 72.4 in
Size | Length
4819 mm / 189.7 in
5088 mm / 200.3 in
Size | Width
1935 mm / 76.2 in | 2141 mm / 84.3 in (mirror unfolded)
1920 mm / 75.6 in
Track Width | Front
1648.0 mm / 64.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1617.0 mm / 63.7 in
1663.0 mm / 65.5 in
Wheelbase
2873 mm / 113.1 in
2915 mm / 114.8 in
3075 mm / 121.1 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.35
Electric Range
45.0 km / 28.0 mi
30.0 km / 18.6 mi

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
82.0 mm / 3.2 in
88.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
15.5:1
Engine | Redline
6500 rpm
Engine | Stroke
82.1 mm / 3.2 in
Transmission | Gears
7
Transmission | Type
Automatic 7G-TRONIC

Production

Availability
2015 ~ 2018

Reviews

Neofiliac score
72%
78%
77%
Pros
  • Good performance
  • Some offroad capabilities
  • Good interior styling
  • Good towing capacity
  • Good power and handling in the GLE63
  • Low official fuel consumption in the PHEV
  • High cargo capacity
  • Good towing capacity
  • Good creature comforts
  • High cargo capacity
  • Good towing capacity
  • Good suspension setup
Cons
  • Crossover nonsense
  • PHEV nonsense
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Hybrid nonsense
  • More bland in styling
  • Too many gears in the 9G-Tronic
  • Some questionable engines
  • High 0.37 drag coefficient

Price

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