What Is The Difference Between The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS And GLE?
The primary difference lies in vehicle size and standard performance. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS is the larger flagship SUV with a length of 205 inches, while the mid-size Mercedes-Benz GLE measures 194.3 inches long. Additionally, the GLS comes standard with a robust 375-hp Inline-6 engine, whereas the GLE starts with an efficient 255-hp Inline-4 engine.
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE Vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Specs
What is the difference between the Mercedes-Benz GLS and the Mercedes-Benz GLE in terms of performance on roads of Scarsdale and Purchase? The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS specs are as follows for each engine option:
Mercedes-Benz GLS
3.0L Inline-6 Turbo Engine with Mild Hybrid Drive
Standard On: Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC® SUV
- 375 hp
- 369 lb-ft
- 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission with shift paddles
- 4MATIC® fully variable all-wheel drive
- 5.8-second 0-60 mph time**
- 7,700-pound towing capacity*
4.0L V8 Biturbo Engine with Mild Hybrid Drive
Standard On: Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC® SUV
- 510 hp
- 538 lb-ft
- 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission with shift paddles
- 4MATIC® fully variable all-wheel drive
- 4.7-second 0-60 mph time**
- 7,700-pound towing capacity*
Handcrafted AMG® 4.0L V8 Biturbo Engine with Hybrid Assist
Standard On: AMG® GLS 63 SUV
- 603 hp
- 627 lb-ft
- AMG® SPEEDSHIFT® TCT 9-speed automatic transmission
- AMG® Performance 4MATIC® all-wheel drive
- 4.1-second 0-60 mph time**
- 7,700-pound towing capacity*
Mercedes-Benz GLE
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Engine with Mild Hybrid Drive
Standard On: Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 SUV, Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC® SUV
- 255 hp
- 295 lb-ft
- 9G-TRONIC® 9-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive / 4MATIC® all-wheel drive (GLE 350 SUV / GLE 350 4MATIC® SUV)
- 6.9-second 0-60 mph time (GLE 350 SUV)
- 7-second 0-60 mph time** (GLE 350 4MATIC® SUV)
- 7,700-pound towing capacity*
3.0L Inline-6 Turbo Engine with Mild Hybrid Drive
Standard On: Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC® SUV, Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC® Coupe
- 375 hp
- 369 lb-ft
- 9G-TRONIC® 9-speed automatic transmission
- 4MATIC® all-wheel drive
- 5.3-second 0-60 mph time**
- 7,700-pound towing capacity*
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Engine with Plug-In Hybrid Technology
Standard On: Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4MATIC® SUV
- 381 hp
- 479 lb-ft
- 9G-TRONIC® 9-speed automatic transmission
- 4MATIC® all-wheel drive
- 5.8-second 0-60 mph time**
- 7,700-pound towing capacity*
4.0L V8 Biturbo Engine with Mild Hybrid Drive
Standard On: Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 4MATIC® SUV
- 510 hp
- 538 lb-ft
- 9G-TRONIC® 9-speed automatic transmission
- 4MATIC® all-wheel drive
- 4.3-second 0-60 mph time**
- 7,700-pound towing capacity*
AMG®-Enhanced 3.0L Inline-6 Turbo Engine with Hybrid Assist
Standard On: AMG® GLE 53 SUV, AMG® GLE 53 Coupe
- 429 hp
- 413 lb-ft
- AMG® SPEEDSHIFT® TCT 9-speed automatic transmission
- AMG® Performance 4MATIC® all-wheel drive
- 4.9-second 0-60 mph time**
- 4.9-second 0-60 mph time**
- 7,700-pound towing capacity*
Handcrafted AMG® 4.0L V8 Biturbo Engine with Hybrid Assist
Standard On: AMG® GLE 63 S SUV, AMG® GLE 63 S Coupe
- 603 hp
- 627 lb-ft
- AMG® SPEEDSHIFT® TCT 9-speed automatic transmission
- AMG® Performance 4MATIC® all-wheel drive
- 3.7-second 0-60 mph time**
- 7,700-pound towing capacity*
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE Vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS: Upholstery And Trims
These luxury SUVs come in a variety of upholstery and trim possibilities, allowing you to customize your vehicle interior to your preferences. What is the difference between the Mercedes-Benz GLS and the Mercedes-Benz GLE in terms of interior materials? Find out below:
Mercedes-Benz GLS
Upholstery
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC® SUV:
- Black MB-Tex
- Bahia Brown/Black MB-Tex
- Macchiato Beige/Black MB-Tex
- Black Leather
- Macchiato Beige/Black Leather
- Bahia Brown/Black Leather
- Catalana Beige/Black Leather
- Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- MANUFAKTUR® Signature Yacht Blue Nappa Leather
- MANUFAKTUR® Signature Truffle Brown Nappa Leather
- MANUFAKTUR® Signature Carmine Red Nappa Leather
Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC® SUV:
- Black Leather
- Macchiato Beige/Black Leather
- Bahia Brown/Black Leather
- Catalana Beige/Black Leather
- Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- MANUFAKTUR® Signature Yacht Blue Nappa Leather
- MANUFAKTUR® Signature Truffle Brown Nappa Leather
- MANUFAKTUR® Signature Carmine Red Nappa Leather
Mercedes-AMG® GLS 63 SUV:
- Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- Macchiato Beige/Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- Bahia Brown/Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- Black Exclusive Nappa Leather with Diamond Stitching
- Macchiato Beige Exclusive Nappa Leather with Diamond Stitching
- MANUFAKTUR® Signature Yacht Blue Nappa Leather
- MANUFAKTUR® Signature Truffle Brown Nappa Leather
- MANUFAKTUR® Signature Carmine Red Nappa Leather
Trims
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450/580 4MATIC® SUV:
- Brushed Aluminum
- Brown Linden Wood
- Natural Grain Grey Oak Wood
- Natural Grain Brown Walnut Wood
- MANUFAKTUR® Black Piano Lacquer “Flowing Lines” Wood
AMG® GLS 63 SUV:
- Brushed Aluminum
- Brown Linden Wood
- Natural Grain Grey Oak Wood
- Natural Grain Brown Walnut Wood
- MANUFAKTUR® Black Piano Lacquer “Flowing Lines” Wood
- AMG® Carbon Fiber
Mercedes-Benz GLE
Upholstery
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 SUV
- Black MB-Tex
- Bahia Brown/Black MB-Tex
- Macchiato Beige/Black MB-Tex
- Black Leather
- Macchiato Beige/Black Leather
- Bahia Brown/Black Leather
- Catalana Beige/Black Leather
- Black Nappa Leather
- White/Black Nappa Leather
- Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC® SUV/Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC® SUV/Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4MATIC® SUV:
- Black MB-Tex
- Bahia Brown/Black MB-Tex
- Macchiato Beige/Black MB-Tex
- Black Leather
- Macchiato Beige/Black Leather
- Bahia Brown/Black Leather
- Catalana Beige/Black Leather
- Black Nappa Leather
- White/Black Nappa Leather
- Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- MANUFAKTUR® Signature Yacht Blue Nappa Leather
- MANUFAKTUR® Signature Truffle Brown Nappa Leather
- MANUFAKTUR® Signature Carmine Red Nappa Leather
Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 4MATIC® SUV:
- Black Leather
- Macchiato Beige/Black Leather
- Bahia Brown/Black Leather
- Catalana Beige/Black Leather
- Black Nappa Leather
- White/Black Nappa Leather
- Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
AMG® GLE 53 4MATIC® SUV:
- Black Nappa Leather
- Macchiato Beige/Black Nappa Leather
- Classic Red/Black Nappa Leather
- Bahia Brown/Black Nappa Leather
- Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- Macchiato Beige/Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- Classic Red/Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- Bahia Brown/Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- Black Exclusive Nappa Leather with Diamond Stitching
- Macchiato Beige Exclusive Leather with Diamond Stitching
AMG® GLE 63 S 4MATIC® SUV:
- Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- Macchiato Beige/Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- Classic Red/Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- Bahia Brown/Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- Black Exclusive Nappa Leather with Grey Accents
- Black Exclusive Nappa Leather with Diamond Stitching
- Macchiato Beige Exclusive Leather with Diamond Stitching
- MANUFAKTUR® Signature Yacht Blue Nappa Leather
- MANUFAKTUR® Signature Truffle Brown Nappa Leather
- MANUFAKTUR® Signature Carmine Red Nappa Leather
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC® Coupe:
- Black MB-Tex
- Black Leather
- Macchiato Beige/Black Leather
- Bahia Brown/Black Leather
- Black Nappa Leather
- White/Black Nappa Leather
- Classic Red/Black Nappa Leather
- MANUFAKTUR® Signature Yacht Blue Nappa Leather
- MANUFAKTUR® Signature Truffle Brown Nappa Leather
- MANUFAKTUR® Signature Carmine Red Nappa Leather
- Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
AMG® GLE 53 Coupe:
- Black Nappa Leather
- Macchiato Beige/Black Nappa Leather
- Classic Red/Black Nappa Leather
- Bahia Brown/Black Nappa Leather
- Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- Macchiato Beige/Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- Classic Red/Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- Bahia Brown/Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- Black Exclusive Nappa Leather with Diamond Stitching
AMG® GLE 63 S Coupe:
- Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- Macchiato Beige/Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- Classic Red/Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- Bahia Brown/Black Exclusive Nappa Leather
- Black Exclusive Nappa Leather with Diamond Stitching
- Black Exclusive Nappa Leather with Grey Accents
Trims
- Brushed Aluminum
- Brown Linden Wood
- Natural Grain Grey Oak Wood
- Natural Grain Brown Walnut Wood
- MANUFAKTUR® Black Piano Lacquer “Flowing Lines” Wood
- AMG® Carbon Fiber (AMG® models only)
What Is The Largest Mercedes-Benz SUV?
How do these vehicles compare in terms of size? What is the largest Mercedes-Benz SUV? The Mercedes-Benz GLE is the biggest SUV from this luxury auto brand. Take a moment to review the exterior dimensions for each vehicle:
Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV:
- Height: 70.7 inches
- Length: 194.3 inches
- Width (Without Mirrors): 76.7 inches
- Width (With Mirrors): 84.9 inches
- Track (Front/Rear): 65.6 inches / 66.4 inches
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe:
- Height: 68.1 inches
- Length: 194.5 inches
- Width (Without Mirrors): 79.3 inches
- Width (With Mirrors): 84.9 inches
- Track (Front/Rear): 66.1 inches
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC® SUV:
- Height: 71.8 inches
- Length: 205 inches
- Width (With Mirrors): 84.9 inches
- Width (Without Mirrors): 79.9 inches
- Track Width (Front/Rear): 65.7 inches / 66.6 inches
Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC® SUV:
- All the same dimensions as the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC® SUV, except for:
- Length: 205.2 inches
- Track Width (Front/Rear): 67.1 inches / 68.2 inches
Mercedes-AMG® GLS 63 SUV:
- All the same dimensions as the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC® SUV, except for:
- Height: 70.2 inches
- Length: 206.4 inches
- Track Width (Front/Rear): 67.1 inches / 67.9 inches
Compare Both Models At Mercedes-Benz of White Plains
When you are ready to dive deeper or take a test drive, head to our White Plains dealership. Explore our new and pre-owned Mercedes-Benz GLS vehicles. If you have any questions or want to learn more, give us a call. We look forward to serving you from Armonk.
*With optional trailer hitch. Read Operator’s Manual before towing. In some states, aftermarket trailer brakes are required. See dealer for details.
**Stated rates of acceleration are estimated based upon manufacturer’s track results and may vary depending on model, environmental and road surface conditions, driving style, elevation and vehicle load.
