Which Mercedes-Benz SUV could you get: the GLE or the GLC? This Mercedes-Benz SUV comparison by Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead will compare the 2026 GLE 350 vs the 2026 GLC 300 in performance. Next time you visit us in Peoria, AZ, you can take them for a test drive and see for yourself.
The GLE 350 has power ratings of 255 horsepower at 5,800 to 6,100 rpm and up to 295 pound-feet of torque at 1,800 to 4,000 rpm. The GLC 300 has power ratings of 255 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and up to 295 pound-feet of torque at 2,000 to 3,000 rpm. These nearly identical power outputs come from the fact that both vehicles offer the same powertrain.
The standard engine on the 2026 GLE 350 and the 2026 GLC 300 is a 2 L inline-4 turbo engine with mild hybrid drive. A mild hybrid drive helps to recapture wasted energy when you’re braking. This, in turn, helps to power your SUV for more miles, improving your gas mileage and keeping you away from the gas station for longer intervals.
Both vehicles have the same 9-speed automatic transmission. It offers smooth shifting and pairs well with their matching engines. In many ways, these two SUVs are very evenly matched in performance.
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 can accelerate from zero to sixty in just 6.9 seconds. This blazing fast acceleration makes it easy to get up to speed on the highway. Somehow, the GLC 300 amps up the pace, with a 5.9-second acceleration from zero to sixty.
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