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Mercedes GLE vs Toyota RAV4 comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (76,300 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Toyota RAV4?

Mercedes GLE vs Toyota RAV4: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space

Toyota RAV4

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota RAV4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 76,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,136 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota RAV4 uses 1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes GLE with 2 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more range – reaching up to 114 km, about 39 km more than the Toyota RAV4.

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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 considerably more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 306 HP. That’s roughly 328 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Toyota RAV4 takes 6 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes GLE is clearly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Toyota RAV4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

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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 terms of curb weight, Toyota RAV4 is clearly lighter – 1,745 kg compared to 2,310 kg. The difference is around 565 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers somewhat more boot space – 655 L compared to 580 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLE offers a bit more capacity – up to 2,055 L, about 365 L more than the Toyota RAV4.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries slightly more – 705 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE is narrowly 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.

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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
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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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Reviews Mercedes GLE

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Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 feels like a sensible friend on the road, marrying dependable practicality with a dash of SUV personality that keeps daily driving from turning dull. Comfortable and easy to live with, it looks tough without shouting and quietly gets the job done — a sensible pick for buyers who want versatility without drama.

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Reviews Toyota RAV4

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Mariana González
5 Jan 2026, 23:15:27

I love it — it’s super comfortable, I’ve never had any trouble with it, very reliable and stable.

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Mercedes GLE
Toyota RAV4

Costs and Consumption
Price
76,300 - 175,800 £
Price
35,100 - 55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 - 114 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 284 g/km
co2
22 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,310 - 2,800 kg
Curb weight
1,745 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
520 - 580 L
Length
4,924 - 4,961 mm
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,716 - 1,797 mm
Height
1,685 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,645 - 2,055 L
Max trunk capacity
1,604 - 1,690 L
Payload
460 - 705 kg
Payload
390 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
289 - 634 HP
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLE?

The Mercedes GLE is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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