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XPeng X9 vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (66,500 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – XPeng X9 or Mercedes V Class?

XPeng X9 vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

XPeng X9

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes V Class

  • visibly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X9

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes V Class is visibly cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the XPeng X9 costs 66,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,350 £.

V Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the XPeng X9 offers clearly more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 266 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the XPeng X9 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the XPeng X9 delivers visibly more torque with 640 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

X9

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: XPeng X9 offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes V Class is visibly lighter – 2,192 kg compared to 2,690 kg. The difference is around 498 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries markedly more – 908 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 298 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The XPeng X9 is clearly superior 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.

from £66,500
X9

XPeng X9

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 320 - 503 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 535 - 615 km
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XPeng X9

The XPeng X9 is a high-tech electric flagship that blends a roomy, upscale cabin with a sleek, modern design aimed at families and tech-minded drivers. It showcases advanced driver-assistance systems and a sophisticated infotainment setup, delivering a quietly refined and convenient driving experience.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
66,500 - 74,200 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
535 - 615 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 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
MPV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
7
Seats
6
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,690 - 2,750 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
721 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,988 mm
Width
1,928 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
575 - 610 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
320 - 503 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
450 - 640 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
235 - 370 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
XPeng
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the XPeng X9 offered with different drivetrains?

The XPeng X9 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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