Compare performance (178 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 76,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or Mercedes GLE?
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.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 76,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,665 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.
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 GLE offers substantially more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 456 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Mercedes GLE is markedly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is substantially lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 2,310 kg. The difference is around 825 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers barely more boot space – 655 L compared to 596 L. That’s a difference of about 59 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more capacity – up to 2,055 L, about 449 L more than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries noticeably more – 705 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 265 kg.
The Mercedes GLE is far ahead 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.
The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
detailsThe Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Price
76,300 - 175,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
89 - 114 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
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co2
100 g/km
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co2
53 - 284 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Curb weight
2,310 - 2,800 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
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Length
4,650 mm
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Length
4,924 - 4,961 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Width
1,947 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Height
1,716 - 1,797 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,645 - 2,055 L
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Payload
460 - 705 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Power HP
289 - 634 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
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Torque
-
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Power kW
213 - 466 kW
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 3,982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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