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Mercedes G Class vs Mercedes GLE - Differences and prices compared

Q: How powerful is the Mercedes G Class's engine?

Depending on the version, the Mercedes G Class delivers up to 605 HP.

Q: How much fuel does the Mercedes G Class use?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 8.70 L.

Q: How much electricity does the Mercedes G Class use per 100 km?

Average electricity consumption is 28 kWh.

Q: What is the electric driving range of the Mercedes G Class?

According to WLTP, the Mercedes G Class can travel up to 468 km on a single charge.

Q: What is the battery capacity of the Mercedes G Class?

The Mercedes G Class comes with a 116 kWh battery.

Q: How fast can the Mercedes G Class go?

Depending on the model, top speed is 220 km/h.

Q: What are the Mercedes G Class’s length, width and height?

The Mercedes G Class measures 4624 mm long, 1931 mm wide and 1983 mm high.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower of the Mercedes GLE?

Up to 634 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Compare performance (605 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (106600 £ vs 76300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G Class or Mercedes GLE?

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes GLE has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 76300 £, while the Mercedes G Class costs 106600 £. That’s a price difference of around 30320 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLE manages with 2 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mercedes G Class with 8.70 L. The difference is about 6.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes G Class performs decisively better – achieving up to 468 km, about 354 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 Mercedes GLE has a slight edge – offering 634 HP compared to 605 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Mercedes G Class takes 4.40 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLE performs evident better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Mercedes G Class tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes G Class pulls evident stronger with 1164 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 314 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Mercedes GLE is minimal lighter – 2310 kg compared to 2485 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers hardly perceptible more room – 655 L compared to 640 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLE performs hardly perceptible better – up to 2055 L, which is about 45 L more than the Mercedes G Class.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes G Class barely noticeable takes the win – 715 kg compared to 705 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes GLE shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Mercedes GLE

Price : 76300 - 175800 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 289 - 634 HP
Consumption L/100km : 2 - 12.5 L
Electric Range : 89 - 114 km
Battery Capacity : 24.8 - 25 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 3.9 - 6.9 s
Model Year : 2024 - 2025
Max Speed : 210 - 280 km/h
Torque : 500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4 - 8
Doors : 5
Model : GLE
Modell : GLE 450, GLE 53 AMG, GLE Coupé 53 AMG, GLE 400 e, GLE 580, GLE 300 d, GLE 350 de, GLE 450 d, GLE 53 Hybrid AMG, GLE 63 AMG S , GLE Coupé 53 Hybrid AMG, GLE Coupé 63 AMG S, GLE Coupé 400 e, GLE Coupé 300 d, GLE Coupé 350 de, GLE Coupé 450 d
CO2 Efficiency Class : G, B, F
Trim Level : Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Advanced Plus 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Premium 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Premium Plus 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Edition 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Edition MANUFAKTUR Arctic Silver Edition 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G
Power kW : 213 - 466 kW
co2 : 53 - 284 g/km
Engine capacity : 1993 - 3982 cm3
Curb weight : 2310 - 2800 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 65 - 85 L
Trunk capacity : 490 - 655 L
Length : 4924 - 4961 mm
Width : 1947 mm
Height : 1716 - 1797 mm
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Max trunk capacity : 1645 - 2055 L
Payload : 460 - 705 kg

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Costs and Consumption
Price 106600 - 171000 £	Price 76300 - 175800 £
Consumption L/100km 8.7 - 14.7 L	Consumption L/100km 2 - 12.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km 28 kWh	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range 468 km	Electric Range 89 - 114 km
Battery Capacity 116 kWh	Battery Capacity 24.8 - 25 kWh
co2 0 - 336 g/km	co2 53 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 100 L	Fuel tank capacity 65 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Off-Roader	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 2485 - 3085 kg	Curb weight 2310 - 2800 kg
Trunk capacity 620 - 640 L	Trunk capacity 490 - 655 L
Length 4624 - 4873 mm	Length 4924 - 4961 mm
Width 1931 - 1984 mm	Width 1947 mm
Height 1973 - 1983 mm	Height 1716 - 1797 mm
Max trunk capacity 1990 - 2010 L	Max trunk capacity 1645 - 2055 L
Payload 415 - 715 kg	Payload 460 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV	Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 387 - 605 HP	Power HP 289 - 634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.4 - 5.8 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed 180 - 220 km/h	Max Speed 210 - 280 km/h
Torque 760 - 1164 Nm	Torque 500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders 6 - 8	Number of Cylinders 4 - 8
Power kW 285 - 445 kW	Power kW 213 - 466 kW
Engine capacity 2989 - 3982 cm3	Engine capacity 1993 - 3982 cm3