2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid vs. 2018 Tesla Model X

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What is the main difference between GLE-Class Hybrid and Model X?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, fuel economy, cargo volume, market segment, starting price, ground shadow size, and height. First of all, you get 67.3 more mpg with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid, being a hybrid, than with the 2018 Tesla Model X. Also, the 2018 GLE-Class Hybrid is priced $12,800 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2018 Model X. In addition, although the GLE-Class Hybrid is slightly smaller, it has a taller body than the Model X. And then, the Tesla Model X fits 43.5 ft² more cargo behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
  • Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$66,700
$79,500
Engine
Engine
3.0L V-6 Twin-Turbo + Electric Motor
Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
436 hp
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Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
5.3 sec
4.9 sec
City MPG
City MPG
38 MPGe
91 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
50 MPGe
95 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
43 MPGe
93 MPGe
Width
Width
84.3 in
89.4 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
78.9 in
81.5 in
Length
Length
189.7 in
198.3 in
Height
Height
70.7 in
66 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
114.8 in
116.7 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
103.9 ft2
112.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.9 in
41.7 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
40.3 in
41.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.5 in
60.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.5 in
40.9 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.4 in
38.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
58.4 in
56.8 in

Costs

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid

2018 Tesla Model X

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,300
$750 - $850
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$719 (2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 550e 4MATIC SUV)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$32,183
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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid vs. 2018 Tesla Model X - Front Left Comparison2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid vs. 2018 Tesla Model X - Front Left Comparison
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid vs. 2018 Tesla Model X - Rear Right Comparison2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid vs. 2018 Tesla Model X - Rear Right Comparison
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid vs. 2018 Tesla Model X - Dashboard Comparison2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid vs. 2018 Tesla Model X - Dashboard Comparison
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