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Toyota Corolla vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 76,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or Mercedes GLE?

Toyota Corolla vs Mercedes GLE: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter

Mercedes GLE

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space

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

Corolla

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Corolla is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 76,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,693 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 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 GLE offers significantly 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes GLE is visibly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

Corolla

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is clearly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,310 kg. The difference is around 890 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers significantly more boot space – 655 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 294 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLE offers considerably more capacity – up to 2,055 L, about 1,003 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries noticeably more – 705 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 255 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE 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.

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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 289 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 12.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 - 114 km
Toyota Corolla
Mercedes GLE

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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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Mercedes GLE

The 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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Toyota Corolla
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
76,300 - 175,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
89 - 114 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
co2
100 g/km
co2
53 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
2,310 - 2,800 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Length
4,370 mm
Length
4,924 - 4,961 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
1,716 - 1,797 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Max trunk capacity
1,645 - 2,055 L
Payload
400 - 450 kg
Payload
460 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
289 - 634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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