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Mercedes GLE vs Porsche 911 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 711 HP), boot space and price (78,900 £ vs 125,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Porsche 911 Coupe?

Mercedes GLE vs Porsche 911 Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Porsche 911 Coupe

  • moderately more power
  • clearly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes GLE is considerably cheaper – starting at 78,900 £ , while the Porsche 911 Coupe costs 125,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,916 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Porsche 911 Coupe with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 7.1 L/100km.

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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 Porsche 911 Coupe offers moderately more power – delivering 711 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 126 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Mercedes GLE takes 4.5 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche 911 Coupe delivers very slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 50 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, Porsche 911 Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,536 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 854 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers significantly more boot space – 655 L compared to 373 L. That’s a difference of about 282 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries substantially more – 770 kg compared to 310 kg. That’s a difference of about 460 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE is decisively ahead 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 £78,900
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 309 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 104 km
Mercedes GLE
Porsche 911 Coupe

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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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Porsche 911 Coupe

The Porsche 911 Coupe remains the iconic sports car you buy when you want a thrilling weekend weapon that still behaves like a civilized companion during the weekdays. Its classic silhouette and razor‑sharp handling deliver a grin-inducing drive every time, while the polished interior and intuitive controls remind you this is a car built for drivers, not just headlines.

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Mercedes GLE
Porsche 911 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Price
125,800 - 301,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 13.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
72 - 241 g/km
co2
233 - 312 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Curb weight
1,536 - 1,815 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
373 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,900 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
495 - 770 kg
Payload
228 - 310 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Power HP
394 - 711 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
450 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Power kW
290 - 523 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,981 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
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