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Mercedes GLS vs Ferrari Purosangue comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 725 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ vs 324,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Ferrari Purosangue?

Mercedes GLS vs Ferrari Purosangue: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
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Ferrari Purosangue

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  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

GLS

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.

Mercedes GLS is considerably cheaper – starting at 92,700 £ , while the Ferrari Purosangue costs 324,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 232,086 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLS uses 7.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ferrari Purosangue with 17.1 L/100km. The difference is about 9.2 L/100km.

Purosangue

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 Ferrari Purosangue offers substantially more power – delivering 725 HP compared to 404 HP. That’s roughly 321 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari Purosangue is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Mercedes GLS takes 5.6 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers marginally more torque with 750 Nm compared to 692 Nm. That’s about 58 Nm more.

GLS

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari Purosangue is markedly lighter – 2,033 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 547 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ferrari Purosangue offers noticeably more boot space – 473 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 118 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLS 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 £92,700
GLS

Mercedes GLS

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 404 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Mercedes GLS
Ferrari Purosangue

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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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Ferrari Purosangue

Ferrari Purosangue flips the script on what a Ferrari can be, marrying the brand's savage performance and intoxicating exhaust note with the space and practicality of a usable grand tourer. For buyers who crave supercar drama without sacrificing everyday comfort, the Purosangue offers theatrical driving thrills and enough presence to stop traffic at the valet.

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Mercedes GLS
Ferrari Purosangue

Costs and Consumption

Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
324,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
17.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 226 g/km
co2
389 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
100 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
2,033 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
473 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,028 mm
Height
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Height
1,589 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
810 - 820 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Power HP
725 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
312 km/h
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
692 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Power kW
533 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
6,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Ferrari
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