Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Kia PV5 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32800 £, while the Mercedes V Class costs 48200 £. That’s a price difference of around 15344 £.
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 Mercedes V Class has a distinct edge – offering 237 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Kia PV5 takes 10.70 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes V Class performs distinct better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Kia PV5 tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 85 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes V Class pulls clearly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm difference.
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 a bit more seating capacity – 6 vs 5.
In curb weight, Kia PV5 is slightly lighter – 1860 kg compared to 2192 kg. The difference is around 332 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes V Class offers hardly perceptible more room – 1410 L compared to 1320 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes V Class performs a bit better – up to 5010 L, which is about 590 L more than the Kia PV5.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes V Class somewhat takes the win – 908 kg compared to 790 kg. That’s a difference of about 118 kg.
The Mercedes V Class proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes V Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
48200 - 83300 £
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Price
32800 - 38900 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.8 - 20.3 kWh
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
288 - 400 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
51.5 - 71.2 kWh
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
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Seats
6
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Seats
2 - 5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
2192 - 2464 kg
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Curb weight
1860 - 2145 kg
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Trunk capacity
610 - 1410 L
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Trunk capacity
1320 L
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Length
4895 - 5370 mm
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Length
4695 mm
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Width
1928 mm
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Width
1850 - 1895 mm
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Height
1901 - 1908 mm
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Height
1923 mm
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Max trunk capacity
4200 - 5010 L
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Max trunk capacity
2300 - 4420 L
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Payload
636 - 908 kg
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Payload
505 - 790 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
163 - 237 HP
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Power HP
121 - 163 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 16.3 s
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Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
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Max Speed
135 km/h
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Torque
370 - 500 Nm
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Torque
250 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 174 kW
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Power kW
89 - 120 kW
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Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Kia
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Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.