Mercedes V Class vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Q: How much power does the Mercedes V Class deliver on the road?

The Mercedes V Class reaches a peak output of 237 HP, depending on the model.

Q: What are the consumption figures for the Mercedes V Class in liters per 100 km?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 7.10 L.

Q: What maximum speed does the Mercedes V Class reach?

Depending on the model, top speed is 220 km/h.

Q: What are the dimensions of the Mercedes V Class?

Overall, the Mercedes V Class is 4895 mm long, 1928 mm wide and 1907 mm high.

Q: What drivetrain options does the VW Golf have?

The VW Golf is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

Q: How much power does the VW Golf deliver on the road?

The VW Golf reaches a peak output of 333 HP, depending on the model.

Q: What is the fuel consumption of the VW Golf according to the manufacturer?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 1.10 L.

Q: How far can the VW Golf go on a full charge?

According to WLTP, the VW Golf can travel up to 143 km on a single charge.

Q: How many kWh does the VW Golf’s battery hold?

The battery capacity is 19.70 kWh.

Compare performance (237 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (48200 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or VW Golf?

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Mercedes V Class

VW Golf

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.

VW Golf has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Mercedes V Class costs 48200 £. That’s a price difference of around 22969 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.10 L. The difference is about 6 L per 100 km.

Golf

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 VW Golf has a evident edge – offering 333 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 96 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.40 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs a bit better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Mercedes V Class tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes V Class pulls to a small extent stronger with 500 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.

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V Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 6 vs 5.

In curb weight, VW Golf is significantly lighter – 1307 kg compared to 2192 kg. The difference is around 885 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes V Class offers convincingly more room – 1410 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 1029 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes V Class performs decisively better – up to 5010 L, which is about 3773 L more than the VW Golf.

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

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Golf

Price : 25200 - 47600 £
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail : Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity : 19.70 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 4.6 - 10.2 s
Model Year : 2024 - 2025
Max Speed : 202 - 270 km/h
Torque : 220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 5
Model : Golf
Modell : Golf 1.5 eTSI, Golf 1.5 TSI, Golf GTI Clubsport, Golf GTI, Golf R, Golf 2.0 TDI, Golf 2.0 TSI, Golf 1.5 eHybrid, Golf GTE
CO2 Efficiency Class : D, F, G, C, B
Trim Level : Life DSG, R-Line DSG, Style DSG, Life, R-Line, Style, DSG, 4MOTION DSG, ENERGY, ENERGY DSG, R-Line 4MOTION DSG, Style 4MOTION DSG, EDITION 50 DSG
Power kW : 85 - 245 kW
co2 : 25 - 184 g/km
Engine capacity : 1498 - 1984 cm3
Curb weight : 1307 - 1662 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 40 - 55 L
Trunk capacity : 273 - 381 L
Length : 4282 - 4296 mm
Width : 1789 mm
Height : 1454 - 1483 mm
Brand : VW
Max trunk capacity : 1129 - 1237 L
Payload : 438 - 508 kg

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Mercedes V Class

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price 48200 - 83300 £	Price 25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 10.2 L	Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range 131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity 19.70 kWh
co2 187 - 232 g/km	co2 25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 57 - 70 L	Fuel tank capacity 40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Bus	Body Type Hatchback
Seats 6	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 2192 - 2464 kg	Curb weight 1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity 610 - 1410 L	Trunk capacity 273 - 381 L
Length 4895 - 5370 mm	Length 4282 - 4296 mm
Width 1928 mm	Width 1789 mm
Height 1901 - 1908 mm	Height 1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity 4200 - 5010 L	Max trunk capacity 1129 - 1237 L
Payload 636 - 908 kg	Payload 438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Diesel, Petrol	Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 163 - 237 HP	Power HP 116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.4 - 10.7 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed 188 - 220 km/h	Max Speed 202 - 270 km/h
Torque 370 - 500 Nm	Torque 220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 120 - 174 kW	Power kW 85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity 1950 - 1999 cm3	Engine capacity 1498 - 1984 cm3