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XPeng X9 vs Mercedes VLE comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 276 HP), boot space and price (66,500 £ vs 67,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – XPeng X9 or Mercedes VLE?

XPeng X9 vs Mercedes VLE: Key differences

XPeng X9

  • marginally cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes VLE

  • only slightly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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 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.

XPeng X9 is marginally cheaper – starting at 66,500 £ , while the Mercedes VLE costs 67,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,200 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes VLE is only slightly more efficient: consuming 18.6 kWh/100km compared to 20 kWh/100km for the XPeng X9. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes VLE offers slightly more range – reaching up to 707 km, about 92 km more than the XPeng X9.

VLE

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 XPeng X9 offers substantially more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 276 HP. That’s roughly 227 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the XPeng X9 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Mercedes VLE takes 9.5 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the XPeng X9 delivers markedly more torque with 640 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

X9

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, XPeng X9 is only slightly lighter – 2,690 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes VLE offers only slightly more boot space – 795 L compared to 721 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes VLE carries somewhat more – 711 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 101 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The XPeng X9 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.

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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Mercedes VLE

Costs and Consumption
Price
66,500 - 74,200 £
Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
535 - 615 km
Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 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
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,690 - 2,750 kg
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Trunk capacity
721 L
Trunk capacity
795 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,988 mm
Width
1,999 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 610 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, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
320 - 503 HP
Power HP
276 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
450 - 640 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
235 - 370 kW
Power kW
203 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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