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GWM WEY 05 vs Mercedes GLS comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 191,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 05 or Mercedes GLS?

GWM WEY 05 vs Mercedes GLS: Key differences

GWM WEY 05

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Mercedes GLS

  • clearly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

WEY 05

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

GWM WEY 05 is substantially cheaper – starting at 51,300 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 191,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 139,918 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 05 uses 0.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 13.3 L/100km. The difference is about 12.9 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLS offers clearly more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 158 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the GWM WEY 05 takes 5 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers marginally more torque with 850 Nm compared to 847 Nm. That’s about 3 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, GWM WEY 05 is somewhat lighter – 2,410 kg compared to 2,700 kg. The difference is around 290 kg.

Looking at boot space, the GWM WEY 05 offers visibly more boot space – 500 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries substantially more – 695 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 310 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM WEY 05 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £51,300
WEY 05

GWM WEY 05

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 476 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 158 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,300 - 54,800 £
Price
191,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
158 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
12 g/km
co2
302 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,410 - 2,440 kg
Curb weight
2,700 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 385 kg
Payload
695 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 HP
Power HP
634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
847 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
350 kW
Power kW
466 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
GWM
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the GWM WEY 05?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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