2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class vs 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Published figures side by side. Rows where our sources have no value for a vehicle read “Not available”. Configurations differ within a model year, so ranges are shown where they apply.
| Specification | 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid) | Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid), 4.0L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Mild Hybrid) |
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L to 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 to 8 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Varies by configuration: Supercharged, Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Transmission and drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Drivetrain | Varies by configuration: AWD, RWD | Varies by configuration: AWD, RWD |
| Fuel economy and range | ||
| Combined | 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) | 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) |
| City | 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) | 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) |
| Highway | 32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) | 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) |