Leapmotor C10 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Leapmotor C10 scores higher, 70 vs 65
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 15 Oct 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
Leapmotor C10
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 9 no dataFrom
$43,888
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Plug-in Hybrid
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 158kW
- Economy
- 0.9 L/100km with a full battery
- Safety
- No data
- Boot (seats up)
- 546L
Top CarSorted Score, 70 vs 65
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Mercedes-Benz GLE
27 of 27 standardFrom
$199,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 320kW
- Economy
- 10.1 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 630L
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Leapmotor C10: we're still completing kerb weight, 0-100km/h and energy consumption.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$43,888RRP
- no option data for this car
$199,900RRP
- with the Leapmotor C10's standard kit: $199,900 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
A plug-in hybrid is compared on its fuel use as a hybrid (battery depleted), the figure that is like for like with the other car; its certified combined figure, which assumes every trip starts with a full battery, is printed under it. Electric range is how far it goes before the petrol engine is needed.
Price and cost per week
Leapmotor C10 Hybrid Style (REEV)
$43,888
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 31 May 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $180 a week in repayments ($43,888 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE53 AMG 4MATIC+
$199,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $901 a week in repayments ($199,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Leapmotor C10 starts $156,012 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$180/wk(≈$779/mo)
Estimate on the Leapmotor C10 at $43,888 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Leapmotor C10Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
We hold no ANCAP data for the Leapmotor C10. 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.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 8 of 10 key systems on the Leapmotor C10 and 7 on the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Leapmotor C10
None open on our record
Mercedes-Benz GLE
- REC-006362 · published 16 Jun 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the multi-purpose camera and/or the interior rear-view mirror on the windscreen may not have been bonded correctly and could detach.Year range on the notice: 2024
- REC-005948 · published 11 Apr 2024Due to a manufacturing issue, the threaded nut securing the 48 Volt wiring harness under the driver seat may become loose.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2022
- REC-005922 · published 20 Mar 2024Due to a software issue in the transmission control module, the transmission may not downshift under certain conditions and could result in a sudden loss of engine power.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2023
- 26 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
28.4kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 65kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC, 65kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Leapmotor C10 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, 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 Leapmotor C10 stands out with V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz GLE. The Mercedes-Benz GLE counters with head-up display, heated front seats, ventilated seats, Burmester audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Leapmotor C10 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz GLE offers nappa leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Leapmotor C10 uses a Petrol producing 158kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout.
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 158kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Leapmotor C10 measures 4,739mm long on a 2,825mm wheelbase, 185mm 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 546L in the Leapmotor C10 and 630L in the Mercedes-Benz GLE, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLE a 84L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz GLE seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLE leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg 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 Leapmotor C10's turning circle is 0.7 m tighter, 11.4 m against 12.1 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.
Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (Leapmotor C10) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz GLE).
Where each one leads
The Leapmotor C10: the lower starting price ($43,888 against $199,900) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).
The Mercedes-Benz GLE: more power (320kW against 158kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (630L against 546L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,500kg).
The Verdict
Leapmotor C10 scores higher, 70 vs 65
The Leapmotor C10 scores 70 to the Mercedes-Benz GLE's 65 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Mercedes-Benz GLE ahead by 42 points), value (Leapmotor C10 ahead by 40 points), practicality (Mercedes-Benz GLE ahead by 26 points). Boot space with the seats up: 546L in the Leapmotor C10, 630L in the Mercedes-Benz GLE. Warranty: 6 years on the Leapmotor C10, 5 on the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$180/wk(≈$779/mo)
Estimate on the Leapmotor C10 at $43,888 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Leapmotor C10Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Leapmotor C10 and Mercedes-Benz GLE?
The Leapmotor C10 is the cheapest at $43,888 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Mercedes-Benz GLE by $156,012.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Mercedes-Benz GLE, and we hold no ANCAP data for Leapmotor C10, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which has the most boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE has the largest boot at 630L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Leapmotor C10 has the longest warranty at 6 years / 150,000 km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE makes the most power at 320kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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