2027 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
The Chevrolet Traverse wins clearly, 90.5 to 82.7, on price, fuel & range. The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is ahead on safety.
2027 Chevrolet Traverse
The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Traverse FWD, is EPA-rated a…
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the GLE350 4matic, is EP…
2027 Chevrolet Traverse
Clear winThe Chevrolet Traverse wins clearly, 90.5 to 82.7, on price, fuel & range. The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Classoverall 82.7 | 2027 Chevrolet Traverseoverall 90.5 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 59.6 | 100 | |||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 90.6 | 98.6 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 75 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 82.7 | 90.5 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 3 of 7 categories compared
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: base trim GLE 350 4MATIC SUV AWD · Chevrolet Traverse: base trim LT. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse wins
- It starts $27,600 lower ($40,800 against $68,400 base MSRP).
- It costs $500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,050 against $3,550).
Where the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class answers
- It lists 1 standard driver-assist features against 0.
- It is rated 23 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
34 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GLE-ClassGLE 350 4MATIC SUV AWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $68,400 | $40,800 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine displacement | 2,000 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L inline-4 turbo with mild hybrid drive | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 255 hp | — |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission speeds | 9 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Overall height | 70.7 in | — |
| Overall length | 194 in | — |
| Overall width | 79.7 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 118 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 74.9 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 33.3 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.5 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 36.9 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 40.3 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 40.9 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,916 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,916 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent double-wishbone | — |
| Rear suspension type | Multilink with selective damping | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-and-pinion with speed-dependent electromechanical power assist | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.8 ft | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | — |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | — |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 275/55R19 | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 22.5 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 59.3 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.3 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
13 features · differences first, then sharedSafety1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Mercedes-Benz GLE-ClassGLE 350 4MATIC SUV AWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Extra: 360° camera | std | — |
Infotainment1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Mercedes-Benz GLE-ClassGLE 350 4MATIC SUV AWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| MBUX Superscreen | std | — |
Exterior3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Mercedes-Benz GLE-ClassGLE 350 4MATIC SUV AWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| 19-inch 5-spoke w/black accents (8.5x19) | std | — |
| 275/55R19, all-season tires | std | — |
| Panorama roof | std | — |
Powertrain5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Mercedes-Benz GLE-ClassGLE 350 4MATIC SUV AWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| 4MATIC fully variable all-wheel drive | std | — |
| 2.0L inline-4 turbo with mild hybrid drive | std | — |
| 3.0L inline-6 turbo with mild hybrid drive | std | — |
| 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Hybrid Integrated Starter-Generator (48V mild hybrid) | std | — |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Mercedes-Benz GLE-ClassGLE 350 4MATIC SUV AWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| 4-wheel independent double-wishbone front/multilink rear with selective damping | std | — |
| Rack-and-pinion with speed-dependent electromechanical power assist | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Mercedes-Benz GLE-ClassGLE 350 4MATIC SUV AWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Towing capacity: 7,700 lbs | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPMercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Chevrolet Traverse
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Mercedes-Benz GLE-ClassGLE 350 4MATIC SUV AWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $68,400 (base trim) | $40,800 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $68,400 – $98,000 7 trims | $40,800 – $56,100 4 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | GLE350 4matic | Traverse FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,550 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
The Chevrolet Traverse wins clearly, 90.5 to 82.7, on price, fuel & range. The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse scores 90.5 and the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 82.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse starts lower — $40,800 against $68,400, a gap of $27,600 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Chevrolet Traverse: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
Where the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse wins: it starts $27,600 lower ($40,800 against $68,400 base MSRP) and costs $500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,050 against $3,550). Where the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class answers: it lists 1 standard driver-assist features against 0 and is rated 23 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.