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Mercedes GLE vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (78,900 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or VW Tiguan?

Mercedes GLE vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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VW Tiguan

4.2 (11 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • clearly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Tiguan is considerably cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 78,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,334 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes GLE with 3.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Tiguan offers slightly more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 22 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

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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 585 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 313 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

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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, VW Tiguan is clearly lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 791 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers barely more boot space – 655 L compared to 652 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries noticeably more – 770 kg compared to 556 kg. That’s a difference of about 214 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan is clearly superior overall 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 £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 118 - 126 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

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Andreas
7 Jun 2026, 08:43:32

Mercedes is completely superior to Volvo, which feels plasticky and noisy with poor fit and finish, a poor tactile feel in the controls and a lack of buttons.

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Victor
10 Apr 2026, 07:46:13

I just love Benz cars

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VW Tiguan

The VW Tiguan is a well-rounded compact SUV that delivers a comfortable cabin, composed ride and practical space suited to everyday family life. Its straightforward tech and clever storage make it easy to live with, leaning toward sensible refinement rather than flash.

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4.2 (11 Reviews)
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Jerzy
7 Jun 2026, 15:17:21

It competes on price and cheaper servicing, but well‑equipped examples also offer plenty of comfort.

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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
72 - 241 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
495 - 770 kg
Payload
499 - 556 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLE?

The Mercedes GLE is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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