

James Wong
2026 Mercedes-Benz VLE: Next-gen EV people mover takes shape
2 Months Ago
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles

3.0 L, 8-speed auto, Single Cab Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD
From $71,924
excl. on-roads

Automatic, Mpv, Electric, FWD
From $162,797
excl. on-roads
Variant
Tradie-Made Special Edition
Variant
—
Body type
Cab Chassis
Body type
MPV
Engine size
3.0 L
Engine size
—
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Power and torque
132kW / 430Nm
Power and torque
150kW / 365Nm
—
—
Warranty
3 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
2
Doors
5
Seats
3
Seats
7
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Engine size
3.0 L
Engine size
—
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
—
—
—
Power
132kW at 3500 rpm
Power
150kW
Torque
430Nm at 1500 rpm
Torque
365Nm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
—
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
12.1 s
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Front
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Transmission
1 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Electric
Fuel octane
—
Fuel octane
—
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
—
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Urban efficiency
—
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
—
Warranty
3 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
3 year / 250,000 km
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 40,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 40,000 km
Length
5418 mm
Length
5140 mm
Height
2279 mm
Height
1901 mm
Width
2010 mm
Width
1928 mm
Ground clearance unladen
168 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Front track
1724 mm
Front track
—
Rear track
1542 mm
Rear track
—
Wheelbase
3000 mm
Wheelbase
3200 mm
Boot space
—
Boot space
1030 L
Kerb weight
4632 kg
Kerb weight
6400 kg
Gross vehicle mass
4495 kg
Gross vehicle mass
3500 kg
Tare weight
2050 kg
Tare weight
2903 kg
Braked towing capacity
3500 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Front tyres
195/75 R16 110R
Front tyres
245/50 R18 Y
Front rims
5.5x16
Front rims
7.5x18
Rear tyres
195/75 R16 108R
Rear tyres
245/50 R18 Y
Rear rims
5.5x16
Rear rims
7.5x18
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
4
Number of airbags
7
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
—
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
—
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Not Available
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
no
Active lane control
no
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
—
Battery type
—
Battery type
Lithium Ion
Battery capacity
—
Battery capacity
90.00 kWh
Electric range
—
Electric range
—
Power consumption
Not Available
Power consumption
Standard
Plug type (standard)
—
Plug type (standard)
Type 2 (Mennekes)
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Peak charge rate
—
Peak charge rate
110
Charging time (EV wall)
—
Charging time (EV wall)
11
Charging time (fast charging)
—
Charging time (fast charging)
0.75
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Standard
Wireless charging
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
4
Number of speakers
15
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
—
Keyless entry
no
Keyless start
—
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
7.00 ”
Display screen size
12.30 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Leather
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
yes
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
—
Air conditioning zones
2
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Standard


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