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Mercedes V Class vs Mercedes VLE comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 276 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 67,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Mercedes VLE?

Mercedes V Class vs Mercedes VLE: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Mercedes VLE

  • moderately more power
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Mercedes VLE costs 67,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,550 £.

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 moderately more power – delivering 276 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mercedes VLE takes 9.5 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers moderately more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 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.

Seats: Mercedes VLE offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes V Class is markedly lighter – 2,192 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 708 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries visibly more – 908 kg compared to 711 kg. That’s a difference of about 197 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class is narrowly 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 £48,200
V Class

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
67,700 - 92,200 £
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
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
795 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,999 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
497 - 711 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
276 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
203 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
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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