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Mercedes GLE vs Renault Master Transporter comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (78,900 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Renault Master Transporter?

Mercedes GLE vs Renault Master Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Master Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • a bit 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.

Renault Master Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 78,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,265 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Renault Master Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Master Transporter offers substantially more range – reaching up to 448 km, about 344 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 415 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 370 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.

Seats: Mercedes GLE offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Master Transporter is a bit lighter – 2,128 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 262 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries considerably more – 1,846 kg compared to 770 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,076 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE 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.

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
Renault Master Transporter

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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 Master Transporter

The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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Mercedes GLE
Renault Master Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
72 - 241 g/km
co2
0 - 318 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
495 - 770 kg
Payload
902 - 1,846 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

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