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2020 Mercedes-Benz
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| Invoice* | $61,948 to $64,956 | $58,045 |
| MPG - City | 76 - 78 | 19 |
| MPG - Hwy | 77 - 78 | N/A |
| Engine(s) | 355-hp, (electric) | Inline-6 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Overall Safety Rating** |
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Not Tested |
| Frontal Crash Rating** |
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Not Tested |
| Side Crash Rating** |
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Not Tested |
**Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries.
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 than in the Audi e-tron, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Audi e-tron and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.
Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Audi e-tron, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Audi e-tron is somewhat more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Audi e-tron will cost more in terms of transportation costs than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.
Dimensions
The Audi e-tron is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.
When looking at overall length, the Audi e-tron takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.
Drivetrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Audi e-tron transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.
Handling
The Audi e-tron has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 is clearly the choice over the Audi e-tron for pulling heavy loads.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Audi e-tron and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.
Utility
The Audi e-tron has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, making the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
Warranty
The Audi e-tron comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.