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Mercedes GLE vs Suzuki Vitara comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (78,900 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Suzuki Vitara?

Mercedes GLE vs Suzuki Vitara: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Suzuki Vitara

4.5 (10 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly 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.

Suzuki Vitara is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 78,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55,341 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Suzuki Vitara with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Suzuki Vitara offers significantly more range – reaching up to 426 km, about 322 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

Vitara

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 401 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Suzuki Vitara takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 443 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Vitara is significantly lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 1,135 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more boot space – 655 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 280 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries substantially more – 770 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 345 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE has only a minor advantage 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
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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

The Suzuki Vitara is a practical compact SUV that balances a comfortable, composed ride with easy-to-live-with interior space, making it well suited for daily driving and weekend getaways. It's widely praised for reliable engineering and sensible running costs, offering straightforward value to buyers who want a no-nonsense, economical crossover.

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Mercedes GLE
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption

Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
72 - 241 g/km
co2
0 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Curb weight
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
495 - 770 kg
Payload
395 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Suzuki
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