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Ford Bronco vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (335 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (58,200 £ vs 78,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Bronco or Mercedes GLE?

Ford Bronco vs Mercedes GLE: Key differences

Ford Bronco

  • markedly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes GLE

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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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

Bronco

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Bronco is markedly cheaper – starting at 58,200 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 78,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,670 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ford Bronco with 11.3 L/100km. The difference is about 8.1 L/100km.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 335 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Ford Bronco takes 6.7 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers noticeably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 563 Nm. That’s about 187 Nm more.

Bronco

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Bronco is marginally lighter – 2,289 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 101 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers a bit more boot space – 655 L compared to 562 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries significantly more – 770 kg compared to 411 kg. That’s a difference of about 359 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE is far ahead overall 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
Ford Bronco
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption

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Ford Bronco

The Ford Bronco is a go-anywhere SUV that wraps rugged off-road capability in retro looks and modern tech, promising weekend warriors a grin from first mud splash to last campfire. With removable roofs and doors, a surprisingly polished cabin for everyday life and a wide range of trims, it’s as happy tackling trails as it is turning heads on the school run — adventure with attitude.

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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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Ford Bronco
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption

Price
58,200 - 60,000 £
Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Consumption L/100km
11.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
257 - 288 g/km
co2
72 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,289 - 2,418 kg
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Trunk capacity
504 - 562 L
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,928 - 1,937 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
387 - 411 kg
Payload
495 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
335 HP
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 7.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
563 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
246 kW
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
2,694 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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