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Mercedes VLE vs XPeng X9 comparison

Compare performance (276 HP vs 503 HP), boot space and price (67,700 £ vs 66,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes VLE or XPeng X9?

Mercedes VLE vs XPeng X9: Key differences

Mercedes VLE

  • very slightly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • marginally more trunk space
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XPeng X9

  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

XPeng X9 is barely cheaper – starting at 66,500 £ , while the Mercedes VLE costs 67,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,200 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes VLE is very slightly more efficient: consuming 18.6 kWh/100km compared to 20 kWh/100km for the XPeng X9. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes VLE offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 707 km, about 92 km more than the XPeng X9.

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 XPeng X9 offers clearly more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 276 HP. That’s roughly 227 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the XPeng X9 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Mercedes VLE takes 9.5 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the XPeng X9 delivers markedly more torque with 640 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, XPeng X9 is marginally lighter – 2,690 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes VLE offers marginally more boot space – 795 L compared to 721 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes VLE carries a bit more – 711 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 101 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The XPeng X9 holds a decisive overall lead 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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XPeng X9

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 320 - 503 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 535 - 615 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
Price
66,500 - 74,200 £
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
20 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Electric Range
535 - 615 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Curb weight
2,690 - 2,750 kg
Trunk capacity
795 L
Trunk capacity
721 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,999 mm
Width
1,988 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
497 - 711 kg
Payload
575 - 610 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
276 HP
Power HP
320 - 503 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
450 - 640 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
203 kW
Power kW
235 - 370 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
XPeng
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes VLE have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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