Mercedes GLE 2023 vs Tesla Model Y 2025
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GLE is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Tesla Model Y can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Tesla Model Y also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | - (electric) | |
| Tesla Model Y is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 - 612 HP | 299 - 460 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 850 NM | 420 - 660 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.9 - 7.1 seconds | 3.5 - 5.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.1 - 12.8 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 151 - 167 mm (5.9 - 6.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes GLE can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.61 m | |
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Mercedes GLE is larger. Mercedes GLE is 15 cm longer than the Tesla Model Y, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLE is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 825 litres | 822 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2065 litres | 2138 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLE is 0.3 metres more than that of the Tesla Model Y. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 3`104 kg | ~ 2`530 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`383 kg | ~ 1`971 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 721 kg | ~ 559 kg | |
| Mercedes GLE load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem more than Tesla Model Y. Therefore, Mercedes GLE is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 78 200 | 66 600 | |
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