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Mercedes GLS vs Rolls-Royce Spectre comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (191,300 £ vs 333,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Rolls-Royce Spectre?

Mercedes GLS vs Rolls-Royce Spectre: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Rolls-Royce Spectre

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

GLS

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes GLS is substantially cheaper – starting at 191,300 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Spectre costs 333,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 142,168 £.

Spectre

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 marginally more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Rolls-Royce Spectre takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Spectre delivers very slightly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

GLS

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLS is marginally lighter – 2,700 kg compared to 2,890 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLS offers significantly more boot space – 355 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 355 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries visibly more – 695 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLS 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.

£191,260
GLS

Mercedes GLS

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 13.3 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
191,300 £
Price
333,400 £
Consumption L/100km
13.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
530 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
302 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,700 kg
Curb weight
2,890 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,017 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
695 kg
Payload
510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
634 HP
Power HP
585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
466 kW
Power kW
430 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Rolls-Royce
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes GLS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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