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Buick Enclave
2021 Buick Enclave
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$40,000
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7.8
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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV
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$54,250
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8.8
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Overview

Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Buick Enclave
2018-2021 Buick Enclave Rear View
2018-2021 Buick Enclave Infotainment System
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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV
2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE Rear Angle View
2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE Steering Wheel
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
310 hp @ 6800 rpm
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
266 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
39 ft
39.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x TBD
19" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x TBD
19" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
5-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P255/65R18
P255/50HR19
Rear Tire
P255/65R18
P255/50HR19
Spare Tire
T135/70R18
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
21 MPG
22 MPG
City
18 MPG
19 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
26 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.4 (2020) Tons/yr
8.0 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
22.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
342 miles
427.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
494 miles
585 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
204.3 in
194.3 in
Height
69.9 in
70.7 in
Max Width
78.8 in
76.7 in
Front Width
67.3 in
65.6 in
Rear Width
67 in
66.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
117.9 in
Ground Clearance
7.7 in
7.1 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.2 in
40.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
42.6 in
40.5 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
62.4 in
59.3 in
Front Seat Hip Room
59.1 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.9 in
40.9 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.9 in
39.6 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
61.7 in
58.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
57.7 in
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
33.5 in
N/A
Third Row Headroom
37.6 in
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
57.3 in
N/A
Third Row Hip Room
48.5 in
N/A

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,359 lbs
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
97.6 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
58 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
23.6 ft³
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Black
  • Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Brilliant Blue Metallic
  • Emerald Green Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Mojave Silver Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • designo Cardinal Red Metallic
  • designo Diamond White Bright

Standard Interior Materials

  • Dark Galvanized with Ebony interior accents, Cloth seats
  • Black, MB-Tex Leatherette Exclusive Seat Trim
  • Black, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Espresso Brown, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Macchiato/Magmagrey, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, Leather Seat Trim
  • Black/Magmagrey, Leather Seat Trim
  • Black/Tartufo, Leather Seat Trim
  • Espresso Brown/Magma Grey, Leather Seat Trim
  • Macchiato/Magma Grey, Leather Seat Trim
  • Black, Nappa Leather Seat Trim
  • Black/Magma Grey, Exclusive Nappa Leather Seat Trim
  • Black/White, Nappa Leather Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Optional
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Not Available
Optional
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Optional
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Optional
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Optional
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Optional
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Optional
Rear A/C
Standard
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Navigation from Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Optional
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Optional

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
1 Year/1 Visit
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
Warranty Note
Preliminary 2021 Warranty
N/A
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