Comparison - Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 350 4MATIC 2018 - vs - Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS 450 4MATIC 2019

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Average Price: 
54,700
Updated: 
23 Mar 2018
$
71,700
Updated: 
20 Feb 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
Car
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2018
2019
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
24.60gals
21.10gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Black
#000000
Brilliant Blue Metallic
#0F0F96
Dakota Brown Metallic
#403524
Diamond Silver Metallic
#C5CDD2
Iridium Silver Metallic
#ADB1B2
Lunar Blue Metallic
#18294B
Obsidian Black Metallic
#211810
Polar White
#E1E0DE
Selenite Grey Metallic
#74849F
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
#A02C32
designo Diamond White Metallic
#EDE4D7
Color: 
designo Selenite Grey Magno
#4a4e51
designo Diamond White Metallic
#ede4d7
Ruby Black Metallic
#16040d
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
#a02c32
Selenite Grey Metallic
#616362
Dakota Brown Metallic
#403524
Iridium Silver Metallic
#a5a5a5
Black
#000000
Obsidian Black Metallic
#211810
Polar White
#e1e0de

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class ranked #12 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class has a score of 8.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 46 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Lots of powerful engine choices
Posh interior
Above-average cargo space (in non-coupe models)
Lengthy features list

Cons
Less athletic than many competitors
Coupe has limited cargo space and visibility
Finicky engine stop-start system

By: 
usnews.com

Performance, plug-in, or pedestrian: there’s a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE for almost every luxury-SUV buyer.

Pros
Wide palette of body styles, powertrains, trims
GLE Coupe, for the well-to-do contrarian
Powertrain choice abounds
Composed, quiet ride

Cons
AMG = $$$
Not so fuel-efficient
Addled infotainment interface
Odd feature availability
Coupe body costs money, space

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The AMG GLE 43 is slightly more powerful, increasing engine output from 362 horsepower to 385 hp. Otherwise, the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is unchanged for 2018.

PROS
Multiple available powertrains make each model distinct
Interior is quiet, upscale and roomy
Abundant list of standard safety, tech and luxury features
AMG variants are seriously quick

CONS
Not many places to store small personal items
Punishing ride on AMG models, with little benefit to handling
Ride quality with the standard suspension isn't as comfy as we expect
Base V6's acceleration is merely adequate

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class ranked #5 in Luxury Large Cars. Currently the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 11 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Supple ride
Posh interior
Supportive seats
Lots of user-friendly tech

Cons
Some competitors are more athletic
Roofline limits rear-seat headroom and rearward visibility

By: 
usnews.com

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is all-new.New styling, engines and interior.Part of the third CLS-Class generation introduced for 2019.

Pros
Impressive array of available powertrains
Long list of available advanced safety features
Pleasing balance of handling performance and comfort
Sleek exterior and impeccable interior

Cons
Rear headroom is limited by the sloping roofline
Lacks Mercedes' latest MBUX system

By: 
edmunds.com

Look beyond the evolutionary looks; the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has one heck of a hybrid powertrain.

Pros
Stunning profile
Smooth and powerful new inline-6 engines
Gorgeous interior
Beautifully equipped

Cons
Amounts to a pricey rear pillar
Still tight inside compared to an E-Class
Price skyrockets with options

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
18.00mpg
23.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
22.00mpg
30.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
24
Cylinders: 
6
V
6
inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.50L
3.00L
Torque: 
273ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
369ft-lbs
at 1 600rpm
Horsepower: 
302hp
at 6 500rpm
362hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.70Feet
39.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Transmission Controls And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Leather Steering Wheel
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Keyless Ignition
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
leather steering wheel
keyless ignition
universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
189.10in
199.10in
Width: 
78.90in
74.40in
Height: 
70.70in
55.30in
Ground Clearance: 
9.10in
3.70in
Front Track: 
65.90in
Rear Track: 
66.70in
Wheel Base: 
114.80in
115.70in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.90
36.90
Rear Head Room: 
38.50
35.90
Front Leg Room: 
40.30in
41.90in
Rear leg room: 
38.40in
35.00in
Front Shoulder Room: 
58.50in
57.80in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.40in
56.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
80.30cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7200lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
38.20cu.ft
11.90cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4751.00lbs
4255.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes
More Instruments: 
Center limited slip differential

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Remote Keyless Power Door Locks
hands-free entry
Heated mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
no
Front Seats Features: 
10 -way power driver seat
6-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Height adjustable driver seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Bucket Front Seats
Leatherette
10 -way power passenger seat
bucket front seats
height adjustable passenger seat
multi-level heating driver seat
10 -way power driver seat
leather
height adjustable driver seat
multi-level heating passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
driver seat thigh extension
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding Center Armrest
Rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding rear seatback
folding with pass-thru center armrest
rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear stabilizer bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
no
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
USB connection
memory card slot

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Intermittent rear wiper
Manual sunshades for rear side windows
One-touch power sunroof
Privacy glass
Remote sunroof operation
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Roof rack
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 X 8.5-In
19 X 9.0 In.
Wheels more: 
All-Season Tires
Run flat tires
alloy wheels
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
275.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
35
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Emergency braking preparation
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Pre-collision safety system
2 Front Headrests
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Rear height adjustable headrests
Turn signal mirrors
4-Wheel ABS
Airbag Deployment Notification
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
Emergency Service
Brake Drying
3 Rear Headrests
Turn signal mirrors
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear height adjustable headrests
remote anti-theft alarm system
blind spot warning accident avoidance system
pre-collision safety system
brake drying
emergency braking preparation
Rear center 3-point belt
post-collision safety system
adaptive headlights
LED headlamp

Options

Packages: 
Night Package
Premium 2 Package
Premium 3 Package
Accessory Chrome Package
Designo Espresso Brown Exclusive Nappa Leather Package
AMG Line Exterior
Designo Porcelain/Black Exclusive Nappa Leather Package
Parking Assist Package
Premium 1 Package
ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM Package
AMG Line Interior
Warmth and Comfort Package
AMG Line
ENERGIZING Comfort Package
Driver Assistance Package
Premium Package
Exterior Lighting Package
Parking Assist Package
Exterior Options: 
MAGIC VISION CONTROL
Wheel Locks
Soft Close Doors
Illuminated Side Running Boards
Trailer Hitch
Illuminated Grille Star
Brushed Aluminum Running Boards w/Rubber Studs
20" AMG 5-Spoke W/Black Accents
Panorama Sunroof
20" AMG 5-Spoke Titanium Grey
Illuminated Side Running Boards
Laminated Windshield And Front Side Windows (SPC)
20" 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels
19" AMG Twin 5-Spoke
Wheel Locks
19" 5-Spoke
20" AMG Multispoke
Chrome Door Handle Inserts
Soft Close Doors
Interior Options: 
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Massage
Designo Porcelain DINAMICA Headliner
Designo Black DINAMICA Headliner
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel
Rear Seat Entertainment Pre-Wiring
Bang & Olufsen Sound System
3-Zone Climate Control
Cargo Management System (SPC)
Rear Seat Entertainment
Heated Rear Seats
Cabin-air Purification System
Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
Ventilated Front Seats
Crystal Grey Headliner
Front Sport Seats
Porcelain Headliner
10-Way Power Passenger Seat (SPC)
Cargo Management System (SPC)
Rear Lockable Storage Compartment (SPC)
MB-TEX Wrapped Dashboard (SPC)
Harman/Kardon Sound System
Black Headliner
10-Way Power Passenger Seat (SPC)
Head-Up Display
Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
115V A/C Power Outlet
Active Multicontour Front Seats w/Massage
Burmester High-End 3D Surround Sound System
Ventilated Front Seats
Digital Instrument Cluster
Rear Seat Entertainment System Pre-Wiring
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Rear-Window Sunshade
Illuminated Door Sills
Acoustic Comfort Package
SiriusXM Radio with 6-Month All Access trial
Rapid Heating Feature For Front Seats

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
#000000
Black w/Grey Stitching Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
#070707
Espresso Brown/Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
#5B5250
Porcelain/Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
#DAD3CF
Color: 
designo Macchiato Beige/Titian Red Nappa, premium leather
#cdc9c9
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey Nappa, premium leather
#d9d1ce
designo Black/Titanium Grey Pearl Nappa, premium leather
#000000
Magma Grey/Espresso Brown Nappa, premium leather
#595961
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey, leather
#d9d1ce
Black, leather
#000000
Magma Grey/Espresso Brown, leather
#595961
Marsala Brown/Espresso Brown, leather
#66575c
Marsala Brown/Espresso Brown Nappa, premium leather
#66575c
Black, premium leather
#000000