Compare 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC®

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC®
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 3502025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC®

  Engine

2.0L inline-4 turbo with mild hybrid drive3.0L inline-6 turbo with mild hybrid drive

  Horsepower

255 hp375 hp

  MPG (City/Highway)

21/28 *19/25 *

  0-60 Miles Per Hour

6.9 seconds **5.3 seconds **

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC®

Serving Franklin, TN

If you're shopping for a Mercedes-Benz SUV in the Franklin, TN area, the 2025 GLE 350 and GLE 450 4MATIC® both offer the premium experience you expect. With refined styling, spacious interiors, and advanced safety, these midsize luxury SUVs are ideal for drivers across Middle Tennessee. But which model best suits your lifestyle?

Let's explore how these two trims compare at Mercedes-Benz of Nashville.

Performance

Both models are built with legendary Mercedes-Benz engineering, but there's a key difference in performance. The GLE 350 is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing 255 horsepower. It pairs with a 9-speed automatic transmission and comes with rear-wheel drive, making it an efficient choice for everyday driving in and around Franklin.

The GLE 450 4MATIC® upgrades to a turbocharged 3.0L inline-6 engine with 375 horsepower, plus the added confidence of 4MATIC® all-wheel drive — perfect for varied weather or driving conditions in Tennessee. Whether you're commuting to Nashville or heading into the Smoky Mountains, the GLE 450 4MATIC® offers added power and traction when you need it.

Appearance

The 2025 GLE lineup boasts sophisticated styling that balances elegance with athleticism. Both the GLE 350 and GLE 450 4MATIC® share key design cues:

  • A wide grille with chrome accents, framed by triangular air inlets and a metallic bumper trim
  • Precision-sculpted side panels, a gracefully arched roofline, and a sloping hood with triple contour lines
  • LED headlamps with signature light bars and integrated fog lighting
  • Standard 19-inch alloy wheels and a power liftgate for convenience and style

Whether parked in downtown Franklin or heading into Brentwood, the GLE makes a powerful impression from every angle.

Features

Inside, both trims provide a luxurious experience with innovative tech and comfort features, including:

  • Dual 12.3-inch digital displays — one for instrumentation and one for infotainment
  • Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto®, plus wireless charging for seamless smartphone integration
  • Heated, power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone climate control, and MB-Tex synthetic leather upholstery
  • Surround-view camera system, parking sensors, driver attention warning, and blind spot assist
  • Advanced safety systems, including automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, and more

Both models bring elevated refinement and cutting-edge technology to your drive, whether you choose the GLE 350 or GLE 450 4MATIC®.

Test Drive the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE in Franklin, TN

Ready to experience these luxury SUVs in person? Visit Mercedes-Benz of Nashville, conveniently located in Franklin, TN, and proudly serving Brentwood, Spring Hill, Murfreesboro, and the greater Nashville area. Our team will help you compare trims, explore finance options, and schedule your personalized test drive.

Stop by our showroom or schedule your 2025 GLE test drive online today and let us help you find the Mercedes-Benz SUV that fits your lifestyle.

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* EPA estimated fuel economy. Compare the estimated mpg to the estimated mpg of other vehicles. You may get different mileage depending on how fast you drive, weather conditions and trip length. Your actual highway mileage will probably be less than the highway estimate.
** Stated rates of acceleration are estimated based upon manufacturer's track results and may vary depending on model, environmental and road surface conditions, driving style, elevation and vehicle load.