2025 Dodge Hornet vs. 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Review

Picture of the 2025 Dodge Hornet

2025 Dodge
Hornet

MSRP*: $29,995 to $41,645
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Picture of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

2026 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 350

MSRP*: $62,250 to $64,750
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MPG - City 21 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 268-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 288-hp, 1.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 268 - 288 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 178.0 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 82.0 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Info not available Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Info not available Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Dodge Hornet, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Dodge Hornet is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Dodge Hornet is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Dodge Hornet, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is clearly the choice over the Dodge Hornet for pulling heavy loads. The Dodge Hornet has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Powertrain
The Dodge Hornet has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Dodge Hornet has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, making the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.