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Mercedes V Class vs Toyota Proace Max - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (237 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (48200 £ vs 35500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Toyota Proace Max?

Mercedes V Class

Toyota Proace Max

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.

Toyota Proace Max has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35500 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12617 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes V Class manages with 7.10 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Toyota Proace Max with 7.30 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

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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 Toyota Proace Max has a a bit edge – offering 279 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 42 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes V Class performs noticeable better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Toyota Proace Max tops out at 161 km/h. The difference is around 59 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes V Class pulls minimal stronger with 500 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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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 decisively more seating capacity – 6 vs 3.

In curb weight, Toyota Proace Max is minimal lighter – 2075 kg compared to 2192 kg. The difference is around 117 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Proace Max performs convincingly better – up to 17000 L, which is about 11990 L more than the Mercedes V Class.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace Max noticeable takes the win – 1460 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 552 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Toyota Proace Max proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Toyota Proace Max is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Toyota Proace Max

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 279 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.3 - 8.6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.20 kWh
  • Electric Range : 424 km
Mercedes V Class
Toyota Proace Max

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Mercedes V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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Toyota Proace Max

The Toyota Proace Max is a practical, no-nonsense people-mover that swallows luggage and daily chaos with the steady reliability you expect from the badge. Its sensible cabin and unshowy comfort make it a great pick for families and businesses who want versatility without the drama.

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Mercedes V Class
Toyota Proace Max

Costs and Consumption

Price
48200 - 83300 £
Price
35500 - 61000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L
Consumption L/100km
7.3 - 8.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.20 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
0 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
6
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2192 - 2464 kg
Curb weight
2075 - 2790 kg
Trunk capacity
610 - 1410 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Length
5413 - 6363 mm
Width
1928 mm
Width
2050 mm
Height
1901 - 1908 mm
Height
2254 - 2774 mm
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 5010 L
Max trunk capacity
10000 - 17000 L
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
710 - 1460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
120 - 279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 161 km/h
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
320 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
88 - 205 kW
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3
Engine capacity
2184 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
Is the Mercedes V Class offered with different drivetrains?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.