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Mercedes GLS vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (191,300 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Nissan Qashqai?

Mercedes GLS vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Nissan Qashqai

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Nissan Qashqai is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 191,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 161,655 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 13.3 L/100km. The difference is about 9 L/100km.

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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 GLS offers considerably more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 429 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 520 Nm more.

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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, Nissan Qashqai is substantially lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,700 kg. The difference is around 1,280 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers visibly more boot space – 504 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 149 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries markedly more – 695 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 179 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Qashqai 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 £29,600
Qashqai

Nissan Qashqai

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 158 - 205 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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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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Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai blends practical, family-friendly packaging with SUV styling that refuses to shout, making it a sensible and dependable choice for everyday life. It’s comfortable to live with, economical on the road, and neatly equipped enough to feel modern without ever feeling precious — perfect if you want crossover versatility without the drama.

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Nissan Qashqai

Costs and Consumption
Price
191,300 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
13.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 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
302 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,700 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
695 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
634 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
850 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
466 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes GLS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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