Ineos Grenadier vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

The Ineos Grenadier starts from $107,000 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLE opens at $128,900. That makes the Ineos Grenadier the more affordable entry point by $21,900.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $117,700 and $141,790 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz GLE by roughly $5,560 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Mercedes-Benz GLE gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Ineos Grenadier stands out with JBL audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz GLE. The Mercedes-Benz GLE counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate, Burmester audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ineos Grenadier gets cloth upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz GLE offers synthetic leather.

The Ineos Grenadier uses a Twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.6 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE responds with a Diesel making 195kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE has the clear power advantage at 195kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mercedes-Benz GLE is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Ineos Grenadier measures 4,895mm long on a 2,922mm wheelbase, 29mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz GLE at 4,924mm (2,995mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz GLE generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 390L in the Ineos Grenadier and 630L in the Mercedes-Benz GLE, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLE a 240L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLE leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,993/year for the Ineos Grenadier and $1,881/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLE. That is a $1,112 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLE.

Estimated annual total: $2,993 (Ineos Grenadier) vs $1,881 (Mercedes-Benz GLE). The Mercedes-Benz GLE saves you roughly $1,112 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLE). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Ineos Grenadier)—.