Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLE and Mercedes-Benz GLK contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz GLE and the Mercedes-Benz GLK.
When we compare the Mercedes-Benz GLE's and the Mercedes-Benz GLK's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLE has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLE's and the Mercedes-Benz GLK's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLE is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz GLE’s base engine makes 381 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLK base engine makes 302 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
76852 - 91225
Starting MSRP:
72250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
68625
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
56440 - 75200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
37900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
39315
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
33100 - 52700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
80544
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
80544 - 80544
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13873
Price Range:
8923 - 20900
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
14298
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
11841 - 20551
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Mercedes-Benz GLE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLK Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLE
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLK
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.5 - 6.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.063
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.041058581970977
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.0 - 14.2
Mercedes-Benz GLE Rankings
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17 out of / 23Mercedes-Benz GLK Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz GLE Trim Levels
GLE 450e 4MATIC
Mercedes-Benz GLK Trim Levels
GLK 250 BlueTEC, GLK 350, GLK 350 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
381 hp
Torque:
479 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
302 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
331 / 435 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
31.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Cargo Space:
16.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5754 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
70.7 inches
Length:
194.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4068 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
66.9 inches
Length:
178.2 inches
Wheelbase:
108.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Cote d'Azur Light Blue Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Mystic Blue Metallic / Twilight Blue Metallic
Gray
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey / Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
MANUFAKTUR Ireland Mid Green Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic
Gray
Palladium Silver Metallic / Pebble Grey Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Brown
Dolomite Brown Metallic
Red
Mars Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Catalana Beige/Black / Macchiato Beige/Black
Black
Black
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Yacht Blue
Brown
Bahia Brown/Black / MANUFAKTUR Truffle Brown
Red
MANUFAKTUR Carmine Red
White
White/Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Sahara Beige/Mocha
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Mocha/Black / Sahara Beige/Mocha
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Gray
Ash/Black
