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Mercedes VLE vs Subaru Uncharted comparison

Compare performance (276 HP vs 167 HP), boot space and price (67,700 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes VLE or Subaru Uncharted?

Mercedes VLE vs Subaru Uncharted: Key differences

Mercedes VLE

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space
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Subaru Uncharted

  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Subaru Uncharted is substantially cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Mercedes VLE costs 67,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,009 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Subaru Uncharted is visibly more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.6 kWh/100km for the Mercedes VLE. That’s a difference of about 4.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes VLE offers clearly more range – reaching up to 707 km, about 256 km more than the Subaru Uncharted.

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 167 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Uncharted is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Mercedes VLE takes 9.5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes VLE delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 268 Nm. That’s about 132 Nm more.

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, Subaru Uncharted is substantially lighter – 1,996 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 904 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes VLE offers significantly more boot space – 795 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 391 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes VLE carries markedly more – 711 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 242 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes VLE stands out in the key areas 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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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
Mercedes VLE
Subaru Uncharted

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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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Subaru Uncharted

The Subaru Uncharted is a compact electric crossover that feels at home in the city, with easy steering and Subaru’s traction helpers giving it more off‑road composure than its size suggests. It’s practical and simple to use for daily life with convenient charging, but the rear seat is snug, rear visibility suffers without a wiper, and the all‑wheel‑drive version can be thirstier on long motorway runs.

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Mercedes VLE
Subaru Uncharted

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
Price
31,700 £
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
13.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Electric Range
451 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Curb weight
1,996 kg
Trunk capacity
795 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,999 mm
Width
1,870 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
469 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
167 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
268 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
203 kW
Power kW
123 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
Subaru
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