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Mercedes VLE vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (276 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (67,700 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes VLE or McLaren GT Series?

Mercedes VLE vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Mercedes VLE

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more trunk space
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McLaren GT Series

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

VLE

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes VLE is substantially cheaper – starting at 67,700 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 108,000 £.

GT Series

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 McLaren GT Series offers substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 276 HP. That’s roughly 359 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Mercedes VLE takes 9.5 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers noticeably more torque with 630 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 230 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is significantly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 1,380 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes VLE offers considerably more boot space – 795 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 375 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The McLaren GT Series comes out clearly 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.

£175,714
GT Series

McLaren GT Series

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 11.9 L/100km
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Mercedes VLE

The Mercedes VLE is a spacious and versatile people carrier that pairs a calm, refined ride with a premium-feeling interior. It’s tailored for family and executive use, offering comfortable seating and practical versatility for everyday journeys.

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The McLaren GT takes the supercar blueprint and stretches it into a grand tourer, marrying thrilling pace with genuine long-distance comfort and a cabin that’s actually liveable. If you crave weekend escape capability without surrendering driver engagement, this is the car to consider — though it does attract a fair share of admiring glances.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
795 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,999 mm
Width
2,045 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
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Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
276 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
203 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
McLaren
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes VLE have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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