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Mercedes VLE vs Geely E5 comparison

Compare performance (276 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (67,700 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes VLE or Geely E5?

Mercedes VLE vs Geely E5: Key differences

Mercedes VLE

  • noticeably more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • substantially more trunk space
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Geely E5

  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately 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

VLE

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Geely E5 is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Mercedes VLE costs 67,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,152 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Geely E5 is moderately more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 18.6 kWh/100km for the Mercedes VLE. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes VLE offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 707 km, about 232 km more than the Geely E5.

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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 Mercedes VLE offers noticeably more power – delivering 276 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Geely E5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.9 s, while the Mercedes VLE takes 9.5 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes VLE delivers somewhat more torque with 400 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes VLE offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Geely E5 is clearly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 1,185 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes VLE offers substantially more boot space – 795 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 334 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes VLE carries markedly more – 711 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 266 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Geely E5 shows a few small advantages 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 £32,600
E5

Geely E5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.8 - 16.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 430 - 475 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
Price
32,600 - 36,800 £
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
15.8 - 16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Electric Range
430 - 475 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
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 1,815 kg
Trunk capacity
795 L
Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,999 mm
Width
1,901 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
497 - 711 kg
Payload
427 - 445 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
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
203 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Geely
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes VLE have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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