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Ford Puma vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (168 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (23,900 £ vs 78,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Puma or Mercedes GLE?

Ford Puma vs Mercedes GLE: Key differences

Ford Puma

3 (11 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes GLE

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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.

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

Puma

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Puma is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 78,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,998 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ford Puma with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Puma offers clearly more range – reaching up to 417 km, about 313 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

GLE

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 considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 168 HP. That’s roughly 417 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 Ford Puma takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm more.

Puma

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Puma is significantly lighter – 1,316 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 1,074 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more boot space – 655 L compared to 523 L. That’s a difference of about 132 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries noticeably more – 770 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 301 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE shows a few small advantages 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, Plug-in 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 Puma
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Puma

The Ford Puma blends sporty styling with practical everyday usability, making it a smart choice for drivers who want flair without sacrificing versatility. Its engaging driving character and clever interior packaging give it a more dynamic and useful feel than many rivals.

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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 Puma
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,900 - 36,300 £
Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 13.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
404 - 417 km
Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 135 g/km
co2
72 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,316 - 1,563 kg
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Trunk capacity
456 - 523 L
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,805 mm
Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
367 - 469 kg
Payload
495 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
125 - 168 HP
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
92 - 124 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
D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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