Audi e-tron 2020 vs Mercedes GLE 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi e-tron is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes GLE can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes GLE also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | - (electric) | 2.0 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Audi e-tron is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 - 503 HP | 211 - 612 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 - 973 NM | 350 - 850 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 - 6.8 seconds | 3.8 - 7.2 seconds | |
| In general, Audi e-tron are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes GLE. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 1.3 - 11.5 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | 203 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes GLE can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.79 m | |
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Audi e-tron is smaller. Audi e-tron is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLE, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi e-tron is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 615 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1665 litres | 2055 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage space. Audi e-tron has 75 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLE. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 390 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi e-tron is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLE. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 3`152 kg | ~ 3`069 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`503 kg | ~ 2`243 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 649 kg | ~ 826 kg | |
| Audi e-tron load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 27 procentiem less than Mercedes GLE. Therefore, Mercedes GLE is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 46 600 | |
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