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Mercedes GLE vs Toyota Highlander - Differences and prices compared

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

Mercedes GLE

Toyota Highlander

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Toyota Highlander shows itself to be barely ahead 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.

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Toyota Highlander

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 Highlander

The Toyota Highlander is a roomy, no-nonsense family SUV that blends everyday practicality with Toyota’s trademark reliability and a comfortable, quiet cabin. It won’t thrill the sports-car crowd, but its composed ride, user-friendly interior and sensible features make it a savvy choice for buyers who want a car that simply does the job well.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
76300 - 175800 £
Price
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Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 - 114 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 284 g/km
co2
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Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
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Seats
5
Seats
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Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2310 - 2800 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4924 - 4961 mm
Length
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Width
1947 mm
Width
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Height
1716 - 1797 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1645 - 2055 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
460 - 705 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
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Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Power HP
289 - 634 HP
Power HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Power kW
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Engine capacity
1993 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
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What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLE?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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