

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

Automatic, Mpv, Electric, FWD
From $162,797
excl. on-roads

3.0 L, 8-speed auto, Single Cab Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD
From $71,924
excl. on-roads
Variant
—
Variant
Tradie-Made Special Edition
Body type
MPV
Body type
Cab Chassis
Engine size
—
Engine size
3.0 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Power and torque
150kW / 365Nm
Power and torque
132kW / 430Nm
—
—
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
3 year
Doors
5
Doors
2
Seats
7
Seats
3
Fuel type
Electric
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Engine size
—
Engine size
3.0 L
Cylinders
—
Cylinders
4cyl
—
—
Power
150kW
Power
132kW at 3500 rpm
Torque
365Nm
Torque
430Nm at 1500 rpm
Engine configuration
—
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
12.1 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Rear
Transmission
1 SP Automatic
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Electric
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel octane
—
Fuel octane
—
Fuel tank capacity
—
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Urban efficiency
—
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
—
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
3 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
3 year / 250,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 40,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 40,000 km
Length
5140 mm
Length
5418 mm
Height
1901 mm
Height
2279 mm
Width
1928 mm
Width
2010 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Ground clearance unladen
168 mm
Front track
—
Front track
1724 mm
Rear track
—
Rear track
1542 mm
Wheelbase
3200 mm
Wheelbase
3000 mm
Boot space
1030 L
Boot space
—
Kerb weight
6400 kg
Kerb weight
4632 kg
Gross vehicle mass
3500 kg
Gross vehicle mass
4495 kg
Tare weight
2903 kg
Tare weight
2050 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
3500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
245/50 R18 Y
Front tyres
195/75 R16 110R
Front rims
7.5x18
Front rims
5.5x16
Rear tyres
245/50 R18 Y
Rear tyres
195/75 R16 108R
Rear rims
7.5x18
Rear rims
5.5x16
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
7
Number of airbags
4
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
—
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Blind spot monitor
—
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Not Available
Active lane control
no
Active lane control
no
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
—
Battery type
Lithium Ion
Battery type
—
Battery capacity
90.00 kWh
Battery capacity
—
Electric range
—
Electric range
—
Power consumption
Standard
Power consumption
Not Available
Plug type (standard)
Type 2 (Mennekes)
Plug type (standard)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Peak charge rate
110
Peak charge rate
—
Charging time (EV wall)
11
Charging time (EV wall)
—
Charging time (fast charging)
0.75
Charging time (fast charging)
—
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
Standard
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
15
Number of speakers
4
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
no
Keyless entry
—
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
—
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
12.30 ”
Display screen size
7.00 ”
Seat material
Leather
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated steering wheel
yes
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
—
Sunroof
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available


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