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Kia PV5 vs Mercedes VLE comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 276 HP), boot space and price (32,800 £ vs 67,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia PV5 or Mercedes VLE?

Kia PV5 vs Mercedes VLE: Key differences

Kia PV5

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes VLE

  • considerably more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

PV5

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.

Kia PV5 is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,800 £ , while the Mercedes VLE costs 67,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,894 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes VLE is very slightly more efficient: consuming 18.6 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the Kia PV5. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes VLE offers clearly more range – reaching up to 707 km, about 291 km more than the Kia PV5.

VLE

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes VLE offers considerably more power – delivering 276 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 113 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes VLE is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.5 s, while the Kia PV5 takes 10.6 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes VLE delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

PV5

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes VLE offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia PV5 is substantially lighter – 1,860 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 1,040 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia PV5 offers clearly more boot space – 1,330 L compared to 795 L. That’s a difference of about 535 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia PV5 carries barely more – 790 kg compared to 711 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia PV5 is barely ahead 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 £32,800
PV5

Kia PV5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 121 - 163 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 295 - 416 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,800 - 38,900 £
Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
295 - 416 km
Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,860 - 2,145 kg
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Trunk capacity
1,330 L
Trunk capacity
795 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,999 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
455 - 790 kg
Payload
497 - 711 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
121 - 163 HP
Power HP
276 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
89 - 120 kW
Power kW
203 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Kia PV5 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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