2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 SUV Versus 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 SUV

Compare the GLE 450 SUV to the GLS 450 SUV 

When it’s time to choose your next Mercedes-Benz SUV, you’ll have a difficult choice. Two of your options are the GLE 450 and the GLS 450 SUV, which we compare below. We can give you more personalized information at our Mercedes-Benz dealership in Peoria, AZ. Visit Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead after you read below. 

Does the GLE 450 or the GLS 450 SUV have better performance? 

Overall, the GLE and GLS 450 SUVs are evenly matched, with the GLS 450 coming out slightly ahead in terms of acceleration time. Both vehicles feature a 3 L inline-6 turbo engine with mild hybrid drive and a 9-speed automatic transmission. Plus, they both are rated at 375 horsepower. The key difference is acceleration, in which the GLE 450 shaves off half a second accelerating from zero to sixty. To recap: 

• The GLE 450 and GLS 450 both have a 3 L turbo engine, mild hybrid drive, a 9-speed automatic transmission, and 375 horsepower. 
• The GLE 450 accelerates from zero to sixty in 5.3 seconds, compared with the 5.8 seconds of the GLS 450. 

Which SUV is larger: the GLE 450 or the GLS 450? 

The GLS 450 SUV is a larger vehicle than the GLE 450 SUV. It’s larger in terms of overall size and cargo capacity, while they both have the same maximum number of passenger seats. You can easily compare their sizes by visiting Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead, your local Peoria auto dealership. Here’s a quick review of their size specifications: 

• The GLE 450 seats five passengers with an optional 7-seat configuration. The GLS 450 comes standard with seven seats and has an optional 6-seat configuration. 
• The GLE 450 has a cargo capacity of 33.3 to 74.9 cubic feet, depending on seating arrangement. The cargo range in the GLS 450 is from 17.4 to 84.7 cubic feet. 

Should You Drive the GLE 450 or the GLS 450? 

Why not both? At Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead, we encourage drivers to get behind the wheel of each vehicle they’re considering. Our test drive process is simple and starts with a quick online form to tell us what day and time to expect you.