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Suzuki Ignis vs Mercedes VLE comparison

Compare performance (83 HP vs 276 HP), boot space and price (15,600 £ vs 67,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Ignis or Mercedes VLE?

Suzuki Ignis vs Mercedes VLE: Key differences

Suzuki Ignis

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes VLE

  • considerably more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ignis

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.

Suzuki Ignis is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,600 £ , while the Mercedes VLE costs 67,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,106 £.

Ignis

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes VLE offers considerably more power – delivering 276 HP compared to 83 HP. That’s roughly 193 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes VLE is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.5 s, while the Suzuki Ignis takes 12.7 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes VLE delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 107 Nm. That’s about 293 Nm more.

Ignis

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, Suzuki Ignis is considerably lighter – 935 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 1,965 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes VLE offers substantially more boot space – 795 L compared to 267 L. That’s a difference of about 528 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes VLE carries significantly more – 711 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 316 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Ignis holds a solid 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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Ignis

Suzuki Ignis

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 83 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,600 - 19,500 £
Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
110 - 122 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
30 - 32 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
935 - 995 kg
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Trunk capacity
204 - 267 L
Trunk capacity
795 L
Length
3,700 mm
Length
-
Width
1,690 mm
Width
1,999 mm
Height
1,605 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,086 - 1,100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 - 395 kg
Payload
497 - 711 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
83 HP
Power HP
276 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Max Speed
155 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
107 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
61 kW
Power kW
203 kW
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2020
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Suzuki Ignis?

The Suzuki Ignis is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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