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Mercedes GLS vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Suzuki Jimny?

Mercedes GLS vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

GLS

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Suzuki Jimny is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 67,385 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Jimny uses 7.7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLS offers clearly more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 302 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 7.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 620 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is considerably lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 1,415 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries considerably more – 820 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 550 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLS 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.

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
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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 226 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
7
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
810 - 820 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Suzuki
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes GLS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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