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Peugeot Traveller vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (34,800 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot Traveller or Mercedes V Class?

Peugeot Traveller vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Peugeot Traveller

  • visibly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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Mercedes V Class

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Traveller

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot Traveller is visibly cheaper – starting at 34,800 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,339 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Traveller uses 7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

V Class

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 V Class offers clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Peugeot Traveller takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers a bit more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Traveller

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.

Seats: Peugeot Traveller offers more seats – 8 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Traveller is moderately lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 239 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries barely more – 908 kg compared to 883 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class 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 £48,200
V Class

Mercedes V Class

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Peugeot Traveller
Mercedes V Class

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Peugeot Traveller

The Peugeot Traveller is a roomy, refined people‑carrier that dresses up everyday practicality with an unexpectedly classy interior. Perfect for family getaways or executive shuttles, it pairs flexible seating and clever storage with a calm, composed ride — useful, sensible, and quietly likeable.

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Mercedes V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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Peugeot Traveller
Mercedes V Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,800 - 42,200 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
183 - 188 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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