Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE a good car?
No.
1 of 5checks
- First car: 1 of 3. Turning circle 39.5 ft. Class median 38.4 ft.
- Commuter: $126 a month. Class median $121.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 7.1 in. Class middle half 7.3 to 8.4 in.
- Off-road: 7.1 in clearance. Top 85% of 125.
- Not enough data: worth the money, good buy.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 3 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Commuter | No | $126 vs $121 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.1 in, top 85% |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | N/A |
| Good buy | Not enough data | N/A |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the GLE a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 40.9 in | Median 38.4 in | 126 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.6 in | Median 38.8 in | 125 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | N/A | Median 21.6 cu ft | 134 | No data |
Is the GLE a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | Median $37,060 | 134 | No data |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 152 hp to 346 hp | 136 | Yes |
| Length | N/A | Median 189.7 in | 128 | No data |
| Turning circle | 39.5 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 14.5 cents | Median 13.9 cents | 134 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the GLE a good commuter car?
No. $126 a month to commute. Class median $121.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $126
- Median of 134 SUVs
- $121
- Highway mpg
- 26 mpg, top 59% of 130
Is the GLE a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.1 in clearance | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance | 118 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.5 in | Median 39.9 in | 127 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.5 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the GLE a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.1 in clearance. Top 85% of 125 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- GLE 350 4MATIC AWD, 7.1 in
- Cohort
- 125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the GLE worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the GLE a good buy?
Not enough data.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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