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Lucid Air vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (1,251 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (72,900 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lucid Air or Mercedes V Class?

Lucid Air vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes V Class

  • clearly cheaper
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes V Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,693 £.

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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 Lucid Air offers substantially more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 1,014 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers substantially more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 1,440 Nm more.

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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 V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Lucid Air is marginally lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 122 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries markedly more – 908 kg compared to 588 kg. That’s a difference of about 320 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air stands well ahead of its rival 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 £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 694 - 882 km
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Pascal Michel
2 Jun 2026, 05:52:39

As accomplished, better underlying electrical drivetrain and 400k cheaper

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Costs and Consumption
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
694 - 882 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
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
627 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Length
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Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 588 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lucid
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Lucid Air offered with different drivetrains?

The Lucid Air is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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