Mercedes GLE vs Renault Arkana – Which model is better for everyday use?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Arkana has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28500 £, while the Mercedes GLE costs 76300 £. That’s a price difference of around 47813 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE manages with 2 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Renault Arkana with 4.70 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

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 has a significantly edge – offering 634 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 491 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Renault Arkana takes 10.80 s. That’s about 6.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLE performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Renault Arkana tops out at 172 km/h. The difference is around 108 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE pulls clearly stronger with 850 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 645 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Renault Arkana is convincingly lighter – 1510 kg compared to 2310 kg. The difference is around 800 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly perceptible more room – 655 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 175 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLE performs distinct better – up to 2055 L, which is about 792 L more than the Renault Arkana.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLE clearly perceptible takes the win – 705 kg compared to 451 kg. That’s a difference of about 254 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mercedes GLE proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes GLE is the better all-rounder in this comparison.