Comparison: Turning circle Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. competitors 2024

The Mercedes-Benz GLE, a veritable titan in the luxury SUV market, has always had a penchant for blending opulence with ruggedness. One of the key metrics we often overlook in our daily reverie is the turning circle. The GLE, as it stands in its latest iteration, boasts a turning circle of 12.00 meters. This may not seem world-altering to the uninitiated, but when maneuvering this behemoth in tight parking spots or serpentine urban roads, every centimeter counts. Comparing this to its past figures, the turning circle held steady at 11.80 meters from the 2015-2019 model to the 2019-2023 generation, incrementing by a mere 0.2 meters in the 2023 facelift – a small price to pay for upgrading to a vehicle with a trunk the size of a small Parisian apartment.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

The evolution of the Mercedes-Benz GLE's turning circle is a fascinating journey. The model from 2015 to 2019 had a turning circle set at 11.80 meters, quite reasonable for a vehicle of its stature. Fast-forward to the 2019-2023 edition, despite numerous upgrades and enhancements, the turning circle remained unchanged. However, the 2023 facelift came with an increase, taking it to 12.00 meters. This arguably minimal increase correlates with the broader dimensions and new design tweaks that have made the latest model even more desirable and practical, adding more space and luxury features without drastically compromising maneuverability.

The difference in Turning circle between first generation (GLE 166/292) from 2015 and last generation (GLE 167 (1. Facelift)) from 2023 is 0.2 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of GLE is 12 m.

Variants

Mercedes-Benz GLE variants: GLE vs. GLE AMG vs. GLE AMG Coupé vs. GLE Coupé

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Turning circle: Mercedes-Benz GLE variants
Variant nameTurning circle
GLE12 m
GLE AMG12.4 m
GLE AMG Coupé12.4 m
GLE Coupé11.9 m
1. GLE 12 m
2. GLE AMG 12.4 m
3. GLE AMG Coupé 12.4 m
4. GLE Coupé 11.9 m

The turning circle compared to other Mercedes-Benz models

When positioned against other Mercedes-Benz models, the GLE's latest turning circle of 12.00 meters doesn't exactly scream compact. Models like the Mercedes-Benz A{class} Limousine, B{class}, and CLA Shooting Brake, all parade turning circles around the 11.00 meters mark, making them decidedly more nimble around tight corners. The Mercedes-Benz EQB and EQC both stand toe-to-toe with the GLE at 11.80 meters in their pre-facelift days. Yet, the crucial context here is that these rivals are typically shorter and less bulky. The GLE's mighty stature and commanding presence mean it can gobble up just about any terrain - a trade-off most are happy to make for a few extra centimeters in turning circle radius.

Mercedes-Benz GLE vs other current cars by Mercedes-Benz

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Turning circle: GLE vs. other models by Mercedes-Benz
Variant nameTurning circle
A{class} 11 m
A{class} Limousine 11 m
B{class} 11 m
CLA AMG Coupé 11.1 m
CLA AMG Shooting Brake 11.1 m
CLA Coupé 11.1 m
CLA Shooting Brake 11.1 m
C{class} AMG T-Modell 11.2 m
C{class} Limousine 11.2 m
C{class} T-Modell 11.2 m
C{class} Cabriolet 11.2 m
C{class} Coupé 11.2 m
CLE Cabriolet 11.2 m
CLE Coupé 11.2 m
Citan {VAN} 11.2 m
eCitan {VAN} 11.2 m
eCitan Tourer 11.2 m
EQT 11.2 m
C{class} AMG Cabriolet 11.3 m
GLA 11.4 m
EQA 11.4 m
C{class} All-Terrain 11.5 m
A{class} AMG 11.5 m
A{class} AMG Limousine 11.5 m
E{class} All-Terrain 11.6 m
E{class} Limousine 11.6 m
E{class} T-Modell 11.6 m
GLB 11.7 m
EQB 11.7 m
GLC 11.8 m
GLC Coupé 11.8 m
Marco Polo 11.8 m
Marco Polo Horizon 11.8 m
Vito Tourer 11.8 m
V{class} 11.8 m
T{class} 11.8 m
Citan Tourer 11.8 m
EQS 11.9 m
EQS SUV 11.9 m
Maybach EQS SUV 11.9 m
GLE Coupé 11.9 m
CLS Coupé 11.9 m
GLE 12 m
EQS AMG 12.1 m
C{class} AMG Limousine 12.1 m
C{class} AMG Coupé 12.1 m
Sprinter {VAN} 12.1 m
S{class} AMG Limousine 12.3 m
GLC AMG Coupé 12.3 m
EQE SUV 12.3 m
EQE SUV AMG 12.3 m
CLE AMG Coupé 12.3 m
GLA AMG 12.3 m
AMG SL 12.4 m
GLE AMG 12.4 m
GLE AMG Coupé 12.4 m
EQE AMG 12.4 m
S{class} Limousine 12.5 m
GLS 12.5 m
GLS AMG 12.5 m
Maybach GLS 12.5 m
EQE 12.5 m
CLS AMG Coupé 12.5 m
GLB AMG 12.5 m
AMG GT {4door} Coupé 12.6 m
AMG GT Coupé 12.6 m
GLC AMG 12.9 m
Marco Polo Activity 12.9 m
eVito {VAN} 12.9 m
eVito Tourer 12.9 m
Vito {VAN} 12.9 m
EQV 12.9 m
Sprinter Tourer 13.3 m
Maybach S{class} Limousine 13.4 m
G{class} AMG Station-Wagen {long} 13.6 m
G{class} Station-Wagen {long} 13.6 m
eSprinter {VAN} 15.7 m
1. A{class} 11 m
2. A{class} Limousine 11 m
3. B{class} 11 m
4. CLA AMG Coupé 11.1 m
5. CLA AMG Shooting Brake 11.1 m
6. CLA Coupé 11.1 m
7. CLA Shooting Brake 11.1 m
8. C{class} AMG T-Modell 11.2 m
9. C{class} Limousine 11.2 m
10. C{class} T-Modell 11.2 m
11. C{class} Cabriolet 11.2 m
12. C{class} Coupé 11.2 m
13. CLE Cabriolet 11.2 m
14. CLE Coupé 11.2 m
15. Citan {VAN} 11.2 m
16. eCitan {VAN} 11.2 m
17. eCitan Tourer 11.2 m
18. EQT 11.2 m
19. C{class} AMG Cabriolet 11.3 m
20. GLA 11.4 m
21. EQA 11.4 m
22. C{class} All-Terrain 11.5 m
23. A{class} AMG 11.5 m
24. A{class} AMG Limousine 11.5 m
25. E{class} All-Terrain 11.6 m
26. E{class} Limousine 11.6 m
27. E{class} T-Modell 11.6 m
28. GLB 11.7 m
29. EQB 11.7 m
30. GLC 11.8 m
31. GLC Coupé 11.8 m
32. Marco Polo 11.8 m
33. Marco Polo Horizon 11.8 m
34. Vito Tourer 11.8 m
35. V{class} 11.8 m
36. T{class} 11.8 m
37. Citan Tourer 11.8 m
38. EQS 11.9 m
39. EQS SUV 11.9 m
40. Maybach EQS SUV 11.9 m
41. GLE Coupé 11.9 m
42. CLS Coupé 11.9 m
43. GLE 12 m
44. EQS AMG 12.1 m
45. C{class} AMG Limousine 12.1 m
46. C{class} AMG Coupé 12.1 m
47. Sprinter {VAN} 12.1 m
48. S{class} AMG Limousine 12.3 m
49. GLC AMG Coupé 12.3 m
50. EQE SUV 12.3 m
51. EQE SUV AMG 12.3 m
52. CLE AMG Coupé 12.3 m
53. GLA AMG 12.3 m
54. AMG SL 12.4 m
55. GLE AMG 12.4 m
56. GLE AMG Coupé 12.4 m
57. EQE AMG 12.4 m
58. S{class} Limousine 12.5 m
59. GLS 12.5 m
60. GLS AMG 12.5 m
61. Maybach GLS 12.5 m
62. EQE 12.5 m
63. CLS AMG Coupé 12.5 m
64. GLB AMG 12.5 m
65. AMG GT {4door} Coupé 12.6 m
66. AMG GT Coupé 12.6 m
67. GLC AMG 12.9 m
68. Marco Polo Activity 12.9 m
69. eVito {VAN} 12.9 m
70. eVito Tourer 12.9 m
71. Vito {VAN} 12.9 m
72. EQV 12.9 m
73. Sprinter Tourer 13.3 m
74. Maybach S{class} Limousine 13.4 m
75. G{class} AMG Station-Wagen {long} 13.6 m
76. G{class} Station-Wagen {long} 13.6 m
77. eSprinter {VAN} 15.7 m

How does the turning circle of the Mercedes-Benz GLE compare to it's nearest competitors?

Comparing the GLE's turning circle with its nearest foes in the competitive luxury SUV segment reveals an interesting landscape. For instance, the Cadillac XT4 trims a neat 11.60 meters – a modest but noticeable improvement over the GLE. On the opposite end, the Audi Q3 matches the older GLE generations at 11.80 meters, while the SEAT Tarraco nudges up slightly to 11.90 meters. Then comes the show's surprise: the KIA Niro's ultra-compact 10.60 meters, a figure that leaves the German juggernaut eating humble pie. Yet, it's the GLE's all-star lineup of features and its sheer vault-like build quality that often swing buyers back, even if it means recalibrating one's parallel parking zen.

Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. similar cars

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Turning circle: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. similar cars
Car modelTurning circle
Ligier JS 60 20209.5 m
Peugeot 4008 201210.6 m
SsangYong Korando 201110.6 m
Hyundai Tucson 200410.8 m
Dodge Nitro 200711.1 m
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 201311.2 m
SsangYong Actyon 200611.2 m
Hyundai Santa Fe 200111.3 m
Hyundai ix55 200911.4 m
Infiniti QX30 201611.4 m
Cadillac XT4 202011.6 m
Ford Kuga 200811.6 m
Renault Koleos 200811.6 m
Mercedes-Benz GLB 201911.7 m
Mercedes-Benz GLC 201511.8 m
ALPINA XD3 201311.9 m
Ford Edge 201611.9 m
Jaguar E-Pace 201811.9 m
Volvo XC60 200811.9 m
Citroen C-Crosser 200712 m
Mercedes-Benz GLE 202312 m
ALPINA XD4 201812.1 m
Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse 200612.1 m
BMW X5 200012.1 m
Audi e-tron 201912.2 m
Audi Q8 201813.3 m
1. Ligier JS 60 2020 9.5 m
2. Peugeot 4008 2012 10.6 m
3. SsangYong Korando 2011 10.6 m
4. Hyundai Tucson 2004 10.8 m
5. Dodge Nitro 2007 11.1 m
6. Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2013 11.2 m
7. SsangYong Actyon 2006 11.2 m
8. Hyundai Santa Fe 2001 11.3 m
9. Hyundai ix55 2009 11.4 m
10. Infiniti QX30 2016 11.4 m
11. Cadillac XT4 2020 11.6 m
12. Ford Kuga 2008 11.6 m
13. Renault Koleos 2008 11.6 m
14. Mercedes-Benz GLB 2019 11.7 m
15. Mercedes-Benz GLC 2015 11.8 m
16. ALPINA XD3 2013 11.9 m
17. Ford Edge 2016 11.9 m
18. Jaguar E-Pace 2018 11.9 m
19. Volvo XC60 2008 11.9 m
20. Citroen C-Crosser 2007 12 m
21. Mercedes-Benz GLE 2023 12 m
22. ALPINA XD4 2018 12.1 m
23. Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse 2006 12.1 m
24. BMW X5 2000 12.1 m
25. Audi e-tron 2019 12.2 m
26. Audi Q8 2018 13.3 m

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