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Mercedes GLS vs Mitsubishi Grandis comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Mitsubishi Grandis?

Mercedes GLS vs Mitsubishi Grandis: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mitsubishi Grandis

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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

GLS

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mitsubishi Grandis is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 67,471 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Grandis uses 4.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

Grandis

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLS offers substantially more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 246 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Mitsubishi Grandis takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 485 Nm more.

GLS

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Grandis is considerably lighter – 1,359 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 1,221 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Grandis offers noticeably more boot space – 576 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 221 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries substantially more – 820 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 361 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Grandis stands well ahead of its rival 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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Grandis

Mitsubishi Grandis

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Mercedes GLS
Mitsubishi Grandis

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Mitsubishi Grandis

The Mitsubishi Grandis is a no-nonsense MPV that hides a surprisingly sleek profile, making family duty look almost stylish. It’s spacious, easy to drive, and built to shrug off daily chaos, though the cabin feels dated and it prefers a relaxed cruise to any hot-hatch antics.

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Mercedes GLS
Mitsubishi Grandis

Costs and Consumption

Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
25,200 - 35,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 226 g/km
co2
98 - 138 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
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,525 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,797 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
810 - 820 kg
Payload
395 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
245 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Power kW
104 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,333 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mitsubishi
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