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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 78,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Mercedes GLE?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Mercedes GLE: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes GLE

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

500 Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat 500 Convertible is significantly cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 78,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 59,207 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat 500 Convertible with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 Convertible offers substantially more range – reaching up to 313 km, about 209 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 467 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 530 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes GLE offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is clearly lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 1,240 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers significantly more boot space – 655 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 472 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries considerably more – 770 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 445 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £78,900
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 309 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 104 km
Fiat 500 Convertible
Mercedes GLE

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Fiat 500 Convertible

The Fiat 500 Convertible is a cheeky, retro-styled roof-down city car that turns heads and makes short trips feel like mini vacations. It’s more about charm and personality than practicality, ideal for style-conscious buyers who prefer fun and flair over brute practicality.

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Mercedes GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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Fiat 500 Convertible
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
72 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
495 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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