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SERES 3 vs Mercedes VLE comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 276 HP), boot space and price (32,900 £ vs 67,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SERES 3 or Mercedes VLE?

SERES 3 vs Mercedes VLE: Key differences

SERES 3

  • substantially cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes VLE

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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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:

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.

SERES 3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,900 £ , while the Mercedes VLE costs 67,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,800 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the SERES 3 is barely more efficient: consuming 18 kWh/100km compared to 18.6 kWh/100km for the Mercedes VLE. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes VLE offers significantly more range – reaching up to 707 km, about 406 km more than the SERES 3.

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 significantly more power – delivering 276 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 113 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes VLE is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 9.5 s, while the SERES 3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

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.

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, SERES 3 is clearly lighter – 1,765 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 1,135 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes VLE offers considerably more boot space – 795 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 795 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes VLE carries considerably more – 711 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 411 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes VLE is far ahead overall 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
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SERES 3

The SERES 3 arrives as a zippy, well-equipped compact electric that puts everyday usability ahead of headline-grabbing theatrics. It’s an honest, budget-friendly choice for city commuters who want a bit of style and low running costs without a showroom ego.

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SERES 3
Mercedes VLE

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,900 £
Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
301 km
Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,765 kg
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
795 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,999 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
300 kg
Payload
497 - 711 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
163 HP
Power HP
276 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
203 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2020
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
SERES
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the SERES 3 have?

The SERES 3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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