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Volvo EX30 vs Mercedes T Class comparison

Compare performance (428 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 23,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EX30 or Mercedes T Class?

Volvo EX30 vs Mercedes T Class: Key differences

Volvo EX30

3.7 (10 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes T Class

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EX30

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes T Class is visibly cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the Volvo EX30 costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,024 £.

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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 Volvo EX30 offers clearly more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 297 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes T Class takes 11.6 s. That’s about 8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX30 delivers substantially more torque with 543 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 273 Nm more.

EX30

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 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes T Class is moderately lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 284 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes T Class carries noticeably more – 630 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX30 stands well ahead of its rival 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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EX30

Volvo EX30

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 339 - 475 km
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Volvo EX30

The Volvo EX30 is a compact all-electric crossover that mixes Volvo's strong safety focus with clean Scandinavian design for a really city-friendly package. It feels lively and easy to live with, pairing a premium-feeling interior and modern connectivity with a practical footprint for urban driving.

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Reviews Volvo EX30

3.7 (10 Reviews)
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Burkhard Noltmann
28 Jun 2026, 22:00:46

Much cheaper and, as the twin, completely sufficient compared with the Ultra. The cockpit is a bit of an acquired taste.

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V
8 Jun 2026, 10:03:34

Very disappointing overall for a car that comes to €57,500 with options.
After 27,000 km in it over 2 years — so many disappointments...
Despite Volvo’s updates, many “small” problems that ruin daily life:

Mirrors that desynchronize and reset when you open the car.
With the keyless option the car sometimes unlocks when you’re at a distance but won’t open when you try the door.
Intrusive driver aids that become dangerous: they slam the brakes when detecting phantom vehicles while reversing (with a wall behind) or detect vehicles in the lane to our left as a “vehicle coming from the left” (same in roundabouts).
Same issue when overtaking: it lets you pass without problem but then abruptly pushes you back into oncoming traffic when you cross the line to move over.
Screen that stays black or frozen for several tens of seconds at startup.
Performance drops sharply once battery falls below 60%.

Handling is rather mixed: very good when it was new, after two years it develops body roll, tends to overreact in corners (it bounces), and loses grip at the front in roundabouts (for a rear-wheel-drive…).

The engine is overall pleasant and powerful, but the chassis does not at all match the 272 hp.

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Maes Ivo
13 May 2026, 21:43:53

Volvo EX30 twin performance is een super handige compacte auto die vast op de weg ligt . Is pijlsnel en je zit iets hoger. Interieur went snel . Ik heb er zelf eentje en ben er verliefd op . Heb BMW G30 gehad . Fantastische auto , maar groot en onhandig . Geef mij maar de Volvo en we zijn maar met 2 .

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Michael
10 Feb 2026, 21:18:58

...the best electric car we've driven so far. Trouble-free, safe, tidy and easy to use.

The German predecessors (the Wolfsburg group) can be completely forgotten!

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Julien B.
10 Feb 2026, 15:47:03

A car that could have been brilliant, ruined by technological dogmatism. Ninety‑five percent of this car’s problems are between the windshield and the steering wheel. The positives are undone by a botched implantation of technology at all costs. Basic functions are hard to access, buried in menus, and the constant, useless warnings and alerts make the experience frustrating and wreck the overall ergonomics. Add recurring issues with the door‑locking system that the dealer can’t fix after several visits, a range far below what’s promised, and a collision‑avoidance system that randomly takes dangerous initiatives, and I can say this is the worst car I’ve ever bought. After several months, I deeply regret this purchase.

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Mercedes T Class

The Mercedes T-Class dresses everyday practicality in a premium suit, blending the sensible utility of a small van with the refinement you expect from the three-pointed star. Its flexible interior and clever details make it a brilliantly pragmatic choice for families and active owners who want comfort and usefulness without the fuss.

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Reviews Mercedes T Class

4 (1 Reviews)
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Derek Woolfson
20 May 2026, 17:10:55

Better all around

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 47,800 £
Price
23,000 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
339 - 475 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
135 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,840 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 kg
Trunk capacity
318 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,838 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
370 - 390 kg
Payload
521 - 630 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 428 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 315 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Volvo EX30 have?

The Volvo EX30 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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