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Mercedes GLE vs Renault Austral - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (634 HP vs 200 HP), boot space and price (76300 £ vs 29700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Renault Austral?

Mercedes GLE

Renault Austral

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Austral has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29700 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 76300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46528 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLE manages with 2 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Renault Austral with 4.80 L. The difference is about 2.80 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 Mercedes GLE has a convincingly edge – offering 634 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 434 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.40 s. That’s about 4.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLE performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Renault Austral tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLE pulls decisively stronger with 850 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 580 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Renault Austral is decisively lighter – 1539 kg compared to 2310 kg. The difference is around 771 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers slightly more room – 655 L compared to 555 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLE performs to a small extent better – up to 2055 L, which is about 294 L more than the Renault Austral.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLE distinct takes the win – 705 kg compared to 477 kg. That’s a difference of about 228 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes GLE proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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
Mercedes GLE
Renault Austral

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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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Renault Austral

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The Renault Austral dresses the family SUV in elegant modern looks and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that feels thoughtful and livable. It balances comfort and clever technology with a relaxed road presence—an appealing choice for buyers who want style and everyday sense without fuss.

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Mercedes GLE
Renault Austral

Costs and Consumption

Price
76300 - 175800 £
Price
29700 - 37800 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
89 - 114 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 284 g/km
co2
109 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2310 - 2800 kg
Curb weight
1539 - 1613 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
527 - 555 L
Length
4924 - 4961 mm
Length
4533 mm
Width
1947 mm
Width
1825 mm
Height
1716 - 1797 mm
Height
1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1645 - 2055 L
Max trunk capacity
1736 - 1761 L
Payload
460 - 705 kg
Payload
464 - 477 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
289 - 634 HP
Power HP
158 - 200 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Power kW
116 - 147 kW
Engine capacity
1993 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1332 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLE?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.