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Vauxhall Combo vs Mercedes VLE comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 276 HP), boot space and price (22,900 £ vs 67,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Combo or Mercedes VLE?

Vauxhall Combo vs Mercedes VLE: Key differences

Vauxhall Combo

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes VLE

  • substantially more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Combo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Combo is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Mercedes VLE costs 67,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,837 £.

Combo

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 Mercedes VLE offers substantially more power – delivering 276 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 146 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes VLE delivers markedly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Combo

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo is significantly lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 1,395 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Combo offers clearly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 795 L. That’s a difference of about 255 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes VLE carries barely more – 711 kg compared to 695 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Combo 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.

from £22,900
Combo

Vauxhall Combo

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 5.8 L/100km
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Mercedes VLE

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Vauxhall Combo
Mercedes VLE

Costs and Consumption
Price
22,900 - 28,000 £
Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
141 - 151 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,505 - 1,644 kg
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
795 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,999 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
544 - 695 kg
Payload
497 - 711 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Power HP
276 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Power kW
203 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Combo have?

The Vauxhall Combo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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