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Kia EV6 vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (609 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 78,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV6 or Mercedes GLE?

Kia EV6 vs Mercedes GLE: Key differences

Kia EV6

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Mercedes GLE

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia EV6 is clearly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 78,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,350 £.

As for electric range, the Kia EV6 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 582 km, about 478 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

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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 Kia EV6 offers marginally more power – delivering 609 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Mercedes GLE takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV6 delivers very slightly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

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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, Kia EV6 is markedly lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 435 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers markedly more boot space – 655 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries substantially more – 770 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 320 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV6 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 £38,600
EV6

Kia EV6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 609 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 428 - 582 km
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The Kia EV6 looks like it sprinted off a concept stage, its bold, futuristic lines wrapping a surprisingly spacious and grown-up cabin. On the road it delivers crisp, immediate thrust and composed handling, with enough everyday practicality and slick tech to make ditching petrol feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise.

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Reviews Kia EV6

5 (3 Reviews)
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María Cardoso
11 Feb 2026, 06:43:58

I love this car — it moves super fast, makes me feel safe and wonderfully agile, like it’s got the power of a gasoline V8.

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Janek
4 Feb 2026, 14:52:37

Great for city and recreational driving. Highway speeds and winter reveal its appetite for electricity — range drops quickly. The low beams could be brighter; the high beam is potent! Other than that, the car really pampers you.

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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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4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Andreas
7 Jun 2026, 08:43:32

Mercedes is completely superior to Volvo, which feels plasticky and noisy with poor fit and finish, a poor tactile feel in the controls and a lack of buttons.

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Victor
10 Apr 2026, 07:46:13

I just love Benz cars

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Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 60,000 £
Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
428 - 582 km
Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
72 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,880 - 1,890 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
440 - 450 kg
Payload
495 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 609 HP
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
125 - 448 kW
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV6 have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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