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GWM ORA 03 vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (171 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 03 or Mercedes V Class?

GWM ORA 03 vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

GWM ORA 03

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes V Class

  • clearly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ORA 03

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

GWM ORA 03 is considerably cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,744 £.

V Class

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes V Class offers clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 171 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the GWM ORA 03 takes 8.2 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 250 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, GWM ORA 03 is clearly lighter – 1,615 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 577 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries considerably more – 908 kg compared to 355 kg. That’s a difference of about 553 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class has only a minor advantage 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 £48,200
V Class

Mercedes V Class

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
310 - 420 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
228 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
315 - 355 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
171 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
126 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
GWM
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the GWM ORA 03 have?

The GWM ORA 03 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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