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Mercedes GLE vs VW Tiguan – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or VW Tiguan?

Mercedes GLE

VW Tiguan

3.3 (3 Reviews)
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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.

VW Tiguan has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32800 £, while the Mercedes GLE costs 76300 £. That’s a price difference of around 43485 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mercedes GLE with 2 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

As for range, the VW Tiguan performs minimal better – achieving up to 126 km, about 12 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLE has a significantly edge – offering 634 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 362 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.90 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLE performs slightly better – reaching 280 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 242 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLE pulls significantly stronger with 850 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, VW Tiguan is significantly lighter – 1599 kg compared to 2310 kg. The difference is around 711 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers minimal more room – 655 L compared to 652 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLE performs slightly better – up to 2055 L, which is about 405 L more than the VW Tiguan.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLE clearly perceptible takes the win – 705 kg compared to 533 kg. That’s a difference of about 172 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes GLE proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes GLE is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Mercedes GLE
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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
  • 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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VW Tiguan

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The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
76300 - 175800 £
Price
32800 - 51900 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 - 114 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
53 - 284 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2310 - 2800 kg
Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4924 - 4961 mm
Length
4539 mm
Width
1947 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Height
1716 - 1797 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1645 - 2055 L
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Payload
460 - 705 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
289 - 634 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
198 - 242 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1993 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW

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What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLE?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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