Mercedes VLE alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Mercedes VLE, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Alternative models

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from £48,200

Mercedes V Class

Price 48,200 - 83,300 £
Body Type Bus
Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 163 - 237 HP
Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Seats 6
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.4 - 10.7 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model V-Klasse
Modell V 220 d kompakt, V 250 d kompakt, V 300 lang, V 220 d lang, V 250 d lang, V 220 d extralang, V 300 d kompakt, V 300 d lang, V 300 extralang, V 250 d extralang, V 300 d extralang
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level 9G-TRONIC, Style 9G-TRONIC, Style 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Special Edition Style 9G-TRONIC, Special Edition Style 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Special Edition Avantgarde 9G-TRONIC, Special Edition Avantgarde 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC
Power kW 120 - 174 kW
co2 187 - 232 g/km
Engine capacity 1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Curb weight 2,192 - 2,464 kg
Width 1,928 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Payload 636 - 908 kg

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slightly more power
significantly cheaper
visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
visibly lighter

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£72,857

Denza D9

Price 72,900 £
Body Type MPV
Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 353 HP
Electric Range 210 km
Seats 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.6 s
Model Year 2026
Number of Cylinders 4
Model D9
Modell D9 DM-i
Power kW 260 kW
Engine capacity 1,500 cm3
Trunk capacity 430 L
Width 1,960 mm
Brand Denza

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Quick data check: Denza D9

barely cheaper
clearly more electric range
clearly more trunk space
noticeably more power
a bit quicker 0–100 km/h

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from £109,700

Lexus LM

Price 109,700 - 131,900 £
Body Type MPV
Engine Type Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 206 HP
Consumption L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Seats 4 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.7 s
Model Year 2025
Number of Cylinders 4
Model LM
Modell LM 350h
CO2 Efficiency Class F
Trim Level Executive E-FOUR Automatik (6+1-Sitzer), Luxury E-FOUR Automatik (4-Sitzer)
Power kW 152 kW
co2 160 g/km
Engine capacity 2,487 cm3
Curb weight 2,345 kg
Trunk capacity 110 L
Width 1,890 mm
Brand Lexus
Payload 525 - 535 kg

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Quick data check: Lexus LM

clearly cheaper
clearly more power
significantly more trunk space
only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
markedly lighter

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from £95,000

Mercedes EQS SUV

Price 95,000 - 212,100 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 360 - 658 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range 615 - 695 km
Battery Capacity 108.4 - 118 kWh
Seats 4 - 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.4 - 6.8 s
Model Year 2024
Max Speed 210 km/h
Torque 568 - 950 Nm
Doors 5
Model EQS SUV
Modell EQS SUV 450, EQS SUV 450+, EQS SUV 500, EQS SUV 580, Maybach EQS SUV 680
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level AMG Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC, AMG Line Business Class 4MATIC, AMG Line Premium 4MATIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 4MATIC, Electric Art Advanced 4MATIC, Electric Art Advanced Plus 4MATIC, Electric Art Premium 4MATIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus, AMG Line Business Class, AMG Line Premium, AMG Line Premium Plus, Electric Art Advanced, Electric Art Advanced Plus, Electric Art Premium, Business Class 4MATIC, First Class 4MATIC, Night Series 4MATIC
Power kW 265 - 484 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 2,695 - 3,075 kg
Trunk capacity 440 - 645 L
Length 5,125 mm
Width 1,959 - 2,034 mm
Height 1,718 - 1,721 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Max trunk capacity 2,100 L
Payload 425 - 570 kg

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substantially cheaper
only slightly more efficient
only slightly more electric range
slightly more trunk space
substantially more power
substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
only slightly lighter

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from £66,500

XPeng X9

Price 66,500 - 74,200 £
Body Type MPV
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
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
Seats 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.9 - 8.2 s
Model Year 2026
Torque 450 - 640 Nm
Model X9
Modell Standard Range, Long Range, Performance
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level AWD
Power kW 235 - 370 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 2,690 - 2,750 kg
Trunk capacity 721 L
Width 1,988 mm
Brand XPeng
Payload 575 - 610 kg

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Quick data check: XPeng X9

very slightly more efficient
somewhat more electric range
marginally more trunk space
barely cheaper
clearly more power
considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
marginally lighter

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from £36,300

Mercedes Vito Bus

Price 36,300 - 55,900 £
Body Type Bus
Engine Type Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 136 - 237 HP
Consumption L/100km 6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range 248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity 60 - 90 kWh
Seats 8
Model Year 2024
Max Speed 140 km/h
Torque 330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 4
Model Vito
Modell Vito Tourer kompakt 114 CDI, Vito Tourer kompakt 116 CDI, Vito Tourer kompakt 119 CDI, eVito Tourer extralang (60 kWh), eVito Tourer extralang (90 kWh), eVito Tourer lang (60 kWh), eVito Tourer lang (90 kWh), Vito Tourer kompakt 124 CDI, Vito Tourer lang 124, Vito Tourer lang 124 CDI, Vito Tourer extralang 124, Vito Tourer extralang 114 CDI, Vito Tourer extralang 116 CDI, Vito Tourer extralang 119 CDI, Vito Tourer extralang 124 CDI, Vito Tourer lang 114 CDI, Vito Tourer lang 116 CDI, Vito Tourer lang 119 CDI
CO2 Efficiency Class G, A
Trim Level 9G-TRONIC, Pro 4x4 9G-TRONIC, Pro 9G-TRONIC, Select 9G-TRONIC, Select 4x4 9G-TRONIC
Power kW 100 - 174 kW
co2 0 - 228 g/km
Engine capacity 1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Curb weight 2,023 - 2,739 kg
Fuel tank capacity 57 - 70 L
Trunk capacity 580 - 1,390 L
Length 4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width 1,928 mm
Height 1,890 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Max trunk capacity 4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload 726 - 1,077 kg

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Quick data check: Mercedes Vito Bus

somewhat more power
considerably more efficient
considerably more electric range
significantly cheaper
considerably lighter
clearly more trunk space

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