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Jaguar E-Pace vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (32,400 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jaguar E-Pace or Mercedes V Class?

Jaguar E-Pace vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Jaguar E-Pace

  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Mercedes V Class

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E-Pace

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.

Jaguar E-Pace is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,764 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jaguar E-Pace uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.

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 Jaguar E-Pace offers somewhat more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jaguar E-Pace is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.3 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar E-Pace delivers barely more torque with 540 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

E-Pace

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Jaguar E-Pace is markedly lighter – 1,783 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 409 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries noticeably more – 908 kg compared to 554 kg. That’s a difference of about 354 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar E-Pace 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 £32,400
E-Pace

Jaguar E-Pace

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 160 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 69 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,400 - 56,100 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
69 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
33 - 185 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 67 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,783 - 2,173 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
494 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,984 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,648 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,170 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
497 - 554 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
160 - 269 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
190 - 211 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 540 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
118 - 198 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Jaguar
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Jaguar E-Pace?

The Jaguar E-Pace is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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