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Mercedes VLE vs Dongfeng Box comparison

Compare performance (276 HP vs 95 HP), boot space and price (67,700 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes VLE or Dongfeng Box?

Mercedes VLE vs Dongfeng Box: Key differences

Mercedes VLE

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space
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Dongfeng Box

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

VLE

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Dongfeng Box is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Mercedes VLE costs 67,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,152 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes VLE offers significantly more range – reaching up to 707 km, about 397 km more than the Dongfeng Box.

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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 Mercedes VLE offers substantially more power – delivering 276 HP compared to 95 HP. That’s roughly 181 HP more horsepower.

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 VLE offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Dongfeng Box is clearly lighter – 1,355 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 1,545 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes VLE offers significantly more boot space – 795 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 469 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes VLE carries significantly more – 711 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 336 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes VLE comes out modestly 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 £67,700
VLE

Mercedes VLE

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 276 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 657 - 707 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
Price
23,600 - 24,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Electric Range
310 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 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
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Curb weight
1,355 kg
Trunk capacity
795 L
Trunk capacity
326 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,999 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
497 - 711 kg
Payload
375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
276 HP
Power HP
95 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
203 kW
Power kW
70 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Dongfeng
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes VLE have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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