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Mercedes V Class vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or VW Golf?

Mercedes V Class vs VW Golf: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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.

VW Golf is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,883 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

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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 VW Golf offers markedly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers somewhat more torque with 500 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 80 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is clearly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 885 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries substantially more – 908 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 400 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf 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.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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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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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Mercedes V Class
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

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

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