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Mercedes GLE vs McLaren GT Series - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (634 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (76300 £ vs 175700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or McLaren GT Series?

Mercedes GLE

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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.

Mercedes GLE has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 76300 £, while the McLaren GT Series costs 175700 £. That’s a price difference of around 99444 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLE manages with 2 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.90 L. The difference is about 9.90 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the McLaren GT Series has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 635 HP compared to 634 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 3.20 s, while the Mercedes GLE takes 3.90 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the McLaren GT Series performs a bit better – reaching 326 km/h, while the Mercedes GLE tops out at 280 km/h. The difference is around 46 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLE pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 850 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm difference.

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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 significantly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, McLaren GT Series is clearly lighter – 1520 kg compared to 2310 kg. The difference is around 790 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly perceptible more room – 655 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes GLE proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes GLE is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £76,300
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 289 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 12.5 L
  • Electric Range : 89 - 114 km
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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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McLaren GT Series

The McLaren GT takes the supercar blueprint and stretches it into a grand tourer, marrying thrilling pace with genuine long-distance comfort and a cabin that’s actually liveable. If you crave weekend escape capability without surrendering driver engagement, this is the car to consider — though it does attract a fair share of admiring glances.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
76300 - 175800 £
Price
175700 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L
Consumption L/100km
11.90 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 - 114 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 284 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
72 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
2310 - 2800 kg
Curb weight
1520 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4924 - 4961 mm
Length
4683 mm
Width
1947 mm
Width
2045 mm
Height
1716 - 1797 mm
Height
1213 mm
Max trunk capacity
1645 - 2055 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 705 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
289 - 634 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.20 s
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
326 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
1993 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
3994 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
McLaren

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What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLE?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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