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Cadillac Lyriq vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (646 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Cadillac Lyriq or Mercedes V Class?

Cadillac Lyriq vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Cadillac Lyriq

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes V Class

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Lyriq

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes V Class is significantly cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Cadillac Lyriq costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,978 £.

V Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Cadillac Lyriq offers clearly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 409 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers significantly more torque with 880 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes V Class is clearly lighter – 2,192 kg compared to 2,774 kg. The difference is around 582 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries considerably more – 908 kg compared to 426 kg. That’s a difference of about 482 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac Lyriq is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £71,100
Lyriq

Cadillac Lyriq

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 528 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 471 - 530 km
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Cadillac Lyriq

The Cadillac Lyriq arrives with bold, angular styling and a striking light signature that gives it real presence on the road without trying too hard. Inside, the Lyriq serves up a calm, tech-heavy cabin with premium touches and a relaxed driving experience that makes switching to electric feel less like a sacrifice and more like a quiet flex.

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Mercedes V Class

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Mercedes V Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
471 - 530 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,774 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
588 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,977 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
426 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
528 - 646 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
388 - 475 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Cadillac
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Cadillac Lyriq have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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