Compare performance (634 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (76300 £ vs 36800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Skoda Kodiaq?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Skoda Kodiaq has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 76300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39422 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Kodiaq manages with 1.50 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Mercedes GLE with 2 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Skoda Kodiaq performs slight better – achieving up to 122 km, about 8 km more than the Mercedes GLE.
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 has a clearly edge – offering 634 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 369 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.30 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLE performs a bit better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Skoda Kodiaq tops out at 231 km/h. The difference is around 49 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLE pulls clearly stronger with 850 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Skoda Kodiaq is distinct lighter – 1684 kg compared to 2310 kg. The difference is around 626 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers evident more room – 910 L compared to 655 L. That’s a difference of about 255 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kodiaq performs hardly perceptible better – up to 2105 L, which is about 50 L more than the Mercedes GLE.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLE noticeable takes the win – 705 kg compared to 563 kg. That’s a difference of about 142 kg.
The Mercedes GLE is clearly superior overall 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.
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.
detailsThe Skoda Kodiaq blends sensible practicality with surprising style, so families and weekend adventurers get roomy comfort without looking like a moving van. It feels calm and composed on the road, packs clever storage and user-friendly tech, and manages to deliver a near-premium vibe without the pretension.
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Price
76300 - 175800 £
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Price
36800 - 49600 £
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Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
89 - 114 km
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Electric Range
119 - 122 km
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Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 284 g/km
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co2
35 - 186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 58 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2310 - 2800 kg
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Curb weight
1684 - 1970 kg
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Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
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Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
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Length
4924 - 4961 mm
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Length
4758 - 4761 mm
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Width
1947 mm
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Width
1864 mm
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Height
1716 - 1797 mm
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Height
1663 - 1683 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1645 - 2055 L
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Max trunk capacity
2105 L
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Payload
460 - 705 kg
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Payload
460 - 563 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
289 - 634 HP
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Power HP
150 - 265 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
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Max Speed
205 - 231 km/h
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
213 - 466 kW
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Power kW
110 - 195 kW
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Engine capacity
1993 - 3982 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Skoda
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Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.