Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz GLE costs RM50,888 more at RM498,888, but brings 248 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 31-kWh battery rated for 114 km of EV range. It is the stronger choice for a buyer who can charge regularly and wants five-seat SUV performance. The Toyota Vellfire at RM448,000 is the more useful people carrier: seven seats, 510 litres of boot space and power-sliding doors. Its RM835 annual road tax is RM395 higher, however, despite its 180 hp petrol engine.
GLE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE if you want 248 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and 114 km of claimed electric range in a five-seat SUV.
Vellfire
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if seven seats, captain’s chairs, power-sliding doors and a larger 510-litre boot matter more than outright performance.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz GLE RM498,888; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000.
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz GLE 248 hp and 400 Nm; Toyota Vellfire 180 hp and 235 Nm.
- Electrification: Mercedes-Benz GLE has one 154-hp, 440-Nm motor, a 31-kWh battery and 114 km EV range; Toyota Vellfire has no motor, battery or EV range.
- Driveline: Mercedes-Benz GLE all-wheel drive; Toyota Vellfire front-wheel drive.
- Seating and boot space: Mercedes-Benz GLE five seats and 490 litres; Toyota Vellfire seven seats and 510 litres.
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz GLE RM440 a year; Toyota Vellfire RM835 a year.
GLE
- 248 hp and 400 Nm, plus a 154-hp electric motor
- 31-kWh battery with 114 km EV range
- All-wheel drive, air suspension and 21-inch wheels
- RM50,888 more expensive
- Five seats versus seven
- 490-litre boot is 20 litres smaller
Vellfire
- Seven seats with ottoman captain’s chairs in the middle row
- 510-litre boot and power-sliding doors
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and a five-year warranty
- 180 hp and 235 Nm trail the GLE’s 248 hp and 400 Nm
- Front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
- No electric motor, battery or EV-only range
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM498,888 | RM448,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM440✓ | RM835 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with PHEV Assistance | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 248 hp at 5,800 rpm✓ | 180 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ | 235 Nm at 4,100 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 90 mm × 98 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 154 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 440 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 31 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 114 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-Tronic | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 9 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,924 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,947 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,772 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,685 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 490 litres | 510 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/45R21 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/40R21 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Airmatic with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Roof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade & Rear Window Shades | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered boot with soft close function |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used GLE & Vellfire for sale
GLE vs Vellfire FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLE or Toyota Vellfire better?
The GLE is better for stronger performance, all-wheel drive and plug-in hybrid running, with 248 hp, 400 Nm and 114 km of EV range. The Vellfire is better for carrying people, with seven seats, captain’s chairs and power-sliding doors.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE costs RM498,888 and the Toyota Vellfire costs RM448,000, so the difference is RM50,888.
Which has more seats and luggage space?
The Toyota Vellfire has seven seats and a 510-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz GLE has five seats and 490 litres, leaving the Vellfire ahead by two seats and 20 litres.
