Dare to Compare: M-Class vs. GL-Class
What is difference between the Mercedes-Benz M-Class and GL-Class? First off, let’s clear some things up. As of 2016, the Mercedes-Benz ML 350 is now known as the GLE 350 and the Mercedes-Benz GL 450 is now the GLS 450.
Since then, Mercedes-Benz SUVs use the base name “GL” followed by the model’s placement in the Mercedes-Benz hierarchy:
- GLA SUV
- GLC SUV
- GLC Coupe
- GLE SUV
- GLE Coupe
- GLS SUV
- G-Class SUV
2018 GLE SUV vs 2018 GLS SUV
2018 GLE vs 2018 GLS
To answer your question—what is the difference between the GLE and GLS—essentially it has to do with size. Unlike the GLE, the Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV features third row seating to accommodate up to seven passengers.
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE | SUV | 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS |
|---|---|---|
| $52,200* | MSRP | $69,550* |
| 3.5L V6 | ENGINE | 3.0L V6 biturbo |
| 302 hp @ 6,500 rpm | HORSEPOWER | 362 hp @ 5,500-6,000 rpm |
| 7G-TRONIC 7-speed | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed |
| 7.5 sec | 0-60 MPH | 6.5 sec |
| 18 mpg city/23 mpg hwy | FUEL EFFICIENCY | 17 mpg city/22 mpg hwy |
| 5 | PASSENGER CAPACITY | 7 |
| 80.3 cu ft | CARGO CAPACITY | 93.8 cu ft |
While the mid-size GLS boasts exceptional luxury and spacious interior, the midsize 2018 GLE SUV’s next generation safety features made it a 2018 TOP SAFETY PICK winner presented by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
The GLE also comes standard with:
- 8-inch high-resolution color screen
- Hands-free Bluetooth® interface
- Bluetooth® audio streaming
- DYNAMIC SELECT®
Meanwhile, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS includes these standard features only available as options on the GLE:
- Heated front seats
- Remote Start viambrace® Mobile App
- AIRMATIC® suspension
- ECO Start/Stop System
Now through April 2, 2018, lease a 2018 GLE 350 SUV in the Inland Empire for only $569 a month for 36 months*! Click below to view our Mercedes-Benz lease offers.
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