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Mercedes GLE vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (136,500 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

Mercedes GLE vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

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  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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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.

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is considerably cheaper – starting at 97,100 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 136,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,372 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 8.8 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers only slightly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 634 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Mercedes GLE takes 3.9 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers very slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 806 Nm. That’s about 44 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes GLE offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,767 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 608 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers substantially more boot space – 655 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 298 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries substantially more – 675 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 462 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE stands well ahead of its rival 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 £136,500
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 457 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 - 92 km
Mercedes GLE
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

The Chevrolet Corvette Roadster turns any commute into a headline, with sculpted, exotic-car looks and an electrically folding roof that invites you to drive with the sky on. Behind that stylish face is a jewel of a sports car that serves up sharp handling, a theatrical exhaust note, and more drama per mile than most rivals — great fun for buyers who want supercar sensation without supercar pretensions.

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Mercedes GLE
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
136,500 - 175,800 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 - 92 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
86 - 284 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,375 - 2,800 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,947 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
470 - 675 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
457 - 634 HP
Power HP
482 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
520 - 850 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
336 - 466 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
2,999 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Chevrolet
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