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Mercedes V Class vs Rolls-Royce Wraith comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 600 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 248,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Rolls-Royce Wraith?

Mercedes V Class vs Rolls-Royce Wraith: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Rolls-Royce Wraith

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

V Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes V Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Wraith costs 248,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 199,910 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes V Class uses 7.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Wraith with 15.8 L/100km. The difference is about 8.7 L/100km.

Wraith

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 Rolls-Royce Wraith offers considerably more power – delivering 600 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 363 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Rolls-Royce Wraith is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Wraith delivers significantly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

V Class

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 V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes V Class is marginally lighter – 2,192 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 168 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries clearly more – 908 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 458 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class is decisively 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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Rolls-Royce Wraith

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
248,100 - 288,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.8 - 16.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
357 - 365 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
83 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
6
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
2,360 - 2,440 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
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Length
5,269 - 5,285 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Height
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Height
1,507 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
370 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
600 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
850 - 900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
441 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
6,592 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Rolls-Royce
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

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

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