Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Toyota C-HR

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

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 Mercedes-Benz GLE features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota C-HR gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Burmester audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota C-HR. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz GLE gets nappa leather upholstery while the Toyota C-HR offers cloth.

Drivetrain

The Mercedes-Benz GLE uses a Petrol producing 320kW and 560Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.3 seconds.

The Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE has the clear power advantage at 320kW vs 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz GLE is 4.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Mercedes-Benz GLE measures 4,924mm long on a 2,995mm wheelbase, 562mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz GLE generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 630L in the Mercedes-Benz GLE and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLE a 242L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz GLE seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLE leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 2,775kg 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 Toyota C-HR's turning circle is 1.7 m tighter, 10.4 m against 12.1 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 Mercedes-Benz GLE costs about $2,879 a year (10.1 L/100km) and fuel for the Toyota C-HR about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,739 a year less for the Toyota C-HR.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz GLE) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota C-HR).

Where each one leads

The Mercedes-Benz GLE: more power (320kW against 103kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (630L against 388L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 725kg).

The Toyota C-HR: the lower starting price ($46,940 against $199,900) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,140 a year against $2,879).

The Verdict

Toyota C-HR scores higher, 80 vs 65

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 to the Mercedes-Benz GLE's 65 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Mercedes-Benz GLE ahead by 61 points), fuel economy (Toyota C-HR ahead by 55 points), value (Toyota C-HR ahead by 47 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota C-HR costs about $1,739 less (4 L/100km against 10.1 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 630L in the Mercedes-Benz GLE, 388L in the Toyota C-HR.

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