Tesla Model Y 2025 vs Mercedes GLE 2023
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Tesla Model Y is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes GLE can be equipped only with 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: | - (electric) | 2.0 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| 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: | 299 - 460 HP | 252 - 612 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 - 660 NM | 400 - 850 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.5 - 5.9 seconds | 3.9 - 7.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 1.1 - 12.8 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 151 - 167 mm (5.9 - 6.6 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 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: | 4.80 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 2.02 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.78 m | |
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Tesla Model Y is smaller. Tesla Model Y is 15 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLE, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Tesla Model Y is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 822 litres | 825 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2138 litres | 2065 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Tesla Model Y is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLE. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`530 kg | ~ 3`104 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`971 kg | ~ 2`383 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 559 kg | ~ 721 kg | |
| Tesla Model Y load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem less than Mercedes GLE. 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 (€): | 66 600 | 78 200 | |
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