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Mercedes GLS vs SERES 3 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (634 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (96100 £ vs 31600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or SERES 3?

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

SERES 3 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31600 £, while the Mercedes GLS costs 96100 £. That’s a price difference of around 64483 £.

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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 has a significantly edge – offering 634 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 471 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the SERES 3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 5.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLS performs decisively better – reaching 280 km/h, while the SERES 3 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 125 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLS pulls decisively stronger with 850 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 550 Nm difference.

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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 clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, SERES 3 is convincingly lighter – 1765 kg compared to 2550 kg. The difference is around 785 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLS offers decisively more room – 355 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 355 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLS significantly takes the win – 695 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 395 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

from about £96,100
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Mercedes GLS

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.8 - 13.7 L
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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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SERES 3

The SERES 3 arrives as a zippy, well-equipped compact electric that puts everyday usability ahead of headline-grabbing theatrics. It’s an honest, budget-friendly choice for city commuters who want a bit of style and low running costs without a showroom ego.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
96100 - 208500 £
Price
31600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.8 - 13.7 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
301 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
204 - 310 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2550 - 2825 kg
Curb weight
1765 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5208 - 5233 mm
Length
4385 mm
Width
1956 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1782 - 1838 mm
Height
1650 mm
Max trunk capacity
2400 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 695 kg
Payload
300 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 634 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.90 s
Max Speed
238 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
155 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
245 - 466 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
2989 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SERES

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Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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