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Mercedes V Class vs Mercedes EQV comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 50,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Mercedes EQV?

Mercedes V Class vs Mercedes EQV: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • barely cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes EQV

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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 barely cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Mercedes EQV costs 50,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,583 £.

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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 V Class offers moderately more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mercedes EQV takes 10.3 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 365 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 6 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes V Class is visibly lighter – 2,192 kg compared to 2,666 kg. The difference is around 474 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries only slightly more – 908 kg compared to 834 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class shows a few small advantages 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 £48,200
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Mercedes V Class

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
50,700 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 27.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
244 - 364 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
6
Seats
6
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
2,666 - 2,863 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
1,030 - 1,410 L
Length
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Length
5,140 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
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Height
1,920 - 1,923 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
4,630 - 5,010 L
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
637 - 834 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.3 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
365 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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