2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
GLE 450e 4MATIC AWD vs GLE 350 4MATIC AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
20.6years to pay back
- Plug-in: $7,000 more. Saves $339 a year.
- Break-even: 247,400 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh. Plug-ins: 50% of miles on electricity.
Every plug-in pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE 450e 4MATIC AWD GLE 350 4MATIC AWD | $71,350 $64,350 | 23 mpg, 56 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg | $1,406 $1,745 | $7,000 | $339 | 20.6 years | Gas, $4,963 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $6.11.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 41,200.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 381 hp | 255 hp | +126 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | about the same |
| Max towing | 7,700 lb | 7,700 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 74.9 cu ft | 74.9 cu ft | about the same |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Sources disagree