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Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes VLE comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 276 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 67,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Mercedes VLE?

Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes VLE: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes VLE

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-30

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-30 is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Mercedes VLE costs 67,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,866 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mazda MX-30 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 18.3 kWh/100km compared to 18.6 kWh/100km for the Mercedes VLE. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes VLE offers clearly more range – reaching up to 707 km, about 622 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

MX-30

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 VLE offers noticeably more power – delivering 276 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-30 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Mercedes VLE takes 9.5 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

MX-30

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 VLE offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-30 is considerably lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 1,051 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes VLE offers significantly more boot space – 795 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 445 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes VLE carries clearly more – 711 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 309 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes VLE 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.

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Mercedes VLE

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 276 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 657 - 707 km
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The Mercedes VLE is a spacious and versatile people carrier that pairs a calm, refined ride with a premium-feeling interior. It’s tailored for family and executive use, offering comfortable seating and practical versatility for everyday journeys.

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Mercedes VLE

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
795 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,999 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 kg
Payload
497 - 711 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
170 HP
Power HP
276 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
203 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-30 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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