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Mercedes GLE vs Cadillac Lyriq comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (76,300 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Cadillac Lyriq?

Mercedes GLE vs Cadillac Lyriq: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

  • only slightly more power
  • moderately lighter
  • a bit more trunk space

Cadillac Lyriq

  • very slightly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h

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.

Cadillac Lyriq is very slightly cheaper – starting at 71,100 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 76,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,128 £.

As for electric range, the Cadillac Lyriq offers substantially more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 416 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

Lyriq

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 offers only slightly more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 615 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Mercedes GLE takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers barely more torque with 880 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 30 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, Mercedes GLE is moderately lighter – 2,310 kg compared to 2,713 kg. The difference is around 403 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers a bit more boot space – 655 L compared to 588 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries noticeably more – 705 kg compared to 487 kg. That’s a difference of about 218 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac Lyriq 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 £71,100
Lyriq

Cadillac Lyriq

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 528 - 615 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 460 - 530 km
Mercedes GLE
Cadillac Lyriq

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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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Cadillac Lyriq

The Cadillac Lyriq arrives with bold, angular styling and a striking light signature that gives it real presence on the road without trying too hard. Inside, the Lyriq serves up a calm, tech-heavy cabin with premium touches and a relaxed driving experience that makes switching to electric feel less like a sacrifice and more like a quiet flex.

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Mercedes GLE
Cadillac Lyriq

Costs and Consumption

Price
76,300 - 175,800 £
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
89 - 114 km
Electric Range
460 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 284 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,310 - 2,800 kg
Curb weight
2,713 - 2,774 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
588 L
Length
4,924 - 4,961 mm
Length
-
Width
1,947 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Height
1,716 - 1,797 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,645 - 2,055 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 705 kg
Payload
426 - 487 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
289 - 634 HP
Power HP
528 - 615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Power kW
388 - 452 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Cadillac
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