Ineos Grenadier vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The Ineos Grenadier is in a class ANCAP doesn't assess, so it has no ANCAP rating. ANCAP's published record does not give the Mercedes-Benz GLE a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

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 — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz GLE. The Mercedes-Benz GLE counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, 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 nappa leather.

Drivetrain

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 9.8 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE responds with a Petrol making 320kW and 560Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.3 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE has the clear power advantage at 320kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz GLE is 4.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

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 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier and 630L in the Mercedes-Benz GLE, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 625L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz GLE seats 7 vs 5.

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.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Mercedes-Benz GLE's turning circle is 1.4 m tighter, 12.1 m against 13.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Ineos Grenadier costs about $3,363 a year (11.8 L/100km) and fuel for the Mercedes-Benz GLE about $2,879 a year (10.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $484 a year less for the Mercedes-Benz GLE.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz GLE). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier), no data (Mercedes-Benz GLE).

Where each one leads

The Ineos Grenadier: the lower starting price ($107,000 against $199,900) and the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 630L).

The Mercedes-Benz GLE: more power (320kW against 183kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,879 a year against $3,363).

The Verdict

Mercedes-Benz GLE scores higher, 65 vs 60

The Mercedes-Benz GLE scores 65 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Mercedes-Benz GLE ahead by 37 points), fuel economy (Mercedes-Benz GLE ahead by 16 points), value (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 11 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mercedes-Benz GLE costs about $484 less (10.1 L/100km against 11.8 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, 630L in the Mercedes-Benz GLE.

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