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Mercedes V Class vs Vauxhall Rocks Electric comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 6,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Vauxhall Rocks Electric?

Mercedes V Class vs Vauxhall Rocks Electric: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • substantially more power
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Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Rocks Electric is significantly cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,316 £.

Rocks Electric

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 Mercedes V Class offers substantially more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 229 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 460 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is significantly lighter – 558 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 1,634 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries significantly more – 908 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 766 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric 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.

from £6,800
Rocks Electric

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
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
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
Hatchback
Seats
6
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
558 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
63 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,388 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
142 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
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
40 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

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

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