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Mercedes GLE vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (136,500 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Vauxhall Corsa?

Mercedes GLE vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

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  • considerably more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably 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:

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.

Vauxhall Corsa is clearly cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 136,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 116,866 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.8 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers clearly more range – reaching up to 429 km, about 337 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

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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 Mercedes GLE offers considerably more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 478 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 590 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is considerably lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 1,200 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers substantially more boot space – 655 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 346 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries clearly more – 675 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 230 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa 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.

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Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 357 - 429 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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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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Mercedes GLE
Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption
Price
136,500 - 175,800 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
89 - 92 km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
86 - 284 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,375 - 2,800 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,947 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 675 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
457 - 634 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
520 - 850 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
336 - 466 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
2,999 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLE?

The Mercedes GLE is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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