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Mercedes GLE vs Suzuki Vitara - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (634 HP vs 129 HP), boot space and price (76300 £ vs 23600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Suzuki Vitara?

Mercedes GLE

Suzuki Vitara

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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.

Suzuki Vitara has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23600 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 76300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52699 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLE manages with 2 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Suzuki Vitara with 5 L. The difference is about 3 L per 100 km.

Vitara

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 has a convincingly edge – offering 634 HP compared to 129 HP. That’s roughly 505 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 Suzuki Vitara takes 9.50 s. That’s about 5.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLE performs evident better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Suzuki Vitara tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLE pulls clearly stronger with 850 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 615 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Suzuki Vitara is clearly lighter – 1255 kg compared to 2310 kg. The difference is around 1055 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers significantly more room – 655 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 280 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLE performs convincingly better – up to 2055 L, which is about 935 L more than the Suzuki Vitara.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLE convincingly takes the win – 705 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 305 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes GLE shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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
Suzuki Vitara

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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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Suzuki Vitara

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The Vitara is a city-smart SUV with a cheeky streak of off-road promise, perfect for drivers who want practicality without pretense. It’s honest, easy to live with and surprisingly likeable, a sensible companion for everyday adventures and weekend escapes.

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Mercedes GLE
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption

Price
76300 - 175800 £
Price
23600 - 30900 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.9 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
113 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
47 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
1255 - 1395 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
289 - 375 L
Length
4924 - 4961 mm
Length
4185 mm
Width
1947 mm
Width
1775 mm
Height
1716 - 1797 mm
Height
1595 mm
Max trunk capacity
1645 - 2055 L
Max trunk capacity
1046 - 1120 L
Payload
460 - 705 kg
Payload
375 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
289 - 634 HP
Power HP
110 - 129 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 12.7 s
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
235 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Power kW
81 - 95 kW
Engine capacity
1993 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
1373 - 1462 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Suzuki
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.