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Mercedes GLE vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (76,300 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Toyota Corolla?

Mercedes GLE vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space

Toyota Corolla

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter

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.

Toyota Corolla is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 76,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,693 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

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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 634 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 456 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes GLE is clearly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

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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, Toyota Corolla is considerably lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,310 kg. The difference is around 890 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers substantially more boot space – 655 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 294 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLE offers considerably more capacity – up to 2,055 L, about 1,003 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries visibly more – 705 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 255 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE is decisively ahead 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 £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/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 - 114 km
Mercedes GLE
Toyota Corolla

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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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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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Mercedes GLE
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
76,300 - 175,800 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,310 - 2,800 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4,924 - 4,961 mm
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,716 - 1,797 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,645 - 2,055 L
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
460 - 705 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
289 - 634 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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