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Mercedes GLE vs Rolls-Royce Phantom - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (634 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (76300 £ vs 445700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Rolls-Royce Phantom?

Mercedes GLE

Rolls-Royce Phantom

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.

Mercedes GLE has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 76300 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Phantom costs 445700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 369444 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLE manages with 2 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Phantom with 15.50 L. The difference is about 13.50 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 slight edge – offering 634 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Rolls-Royce Phantom takes 5.30 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Rolls-Royce Phantom pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 900 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mercedes GLE is a bit lighter – 2310 kg compared to 2560 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers somewhat more room – 655 L compared to 548 L. That’s a difference of about 107 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLE noticeable takes the win – 705 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 265 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes GLE proves to be wins the duel decisively 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
Rolls-Royce Phantom

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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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Rolls-Royce Phantom

The Phantom stands as the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship, effortlessly merging opulence with unparalleled performance. With its iconic design and attention to detail, this flagship sedan commands respect on the road while cocooning its passengers in sumptuous comfort. Every journey in the Phantom is an experience, where timeless elegance meets cutting-edge technology.

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Mercedes GLE
Rolls-Royce Phantom

Costs and Consumption

Price
76300 - 175800 £
Price
445700 - 514300 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L
Consumption L/100km
15.5 - 15.9 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
351 - 361 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2310 - 2800 kg
Curb weight
2560 - 2610 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 548 L
Length
4924 - 4961 mm
Length
-
Width
1947 mm
Width
2018 mm
Height
1716 - 1797 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1645 - 2055 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 705 kg
Payload
390 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
289 - 634 HP
Power HP
571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Power kW
420 kW
Engine capacity
1993 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
6749 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Rolls-Royce
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.