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Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Mercedes-Benz VLE
Selected trim400Change trim490 mi · Not available · £91,765
Selected trim300Change trim397 mi · 115 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, Mercedes-Benz EQS leads on value for money, while the Mercedes-Benz VLE leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Mercedes-Benz EQS if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
Choose the Mercedes-Benz VLE if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Mercedes-Benz VLE wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueEQS
EQS
7.6
VLE
0
Motorway RangeVLE
EQS
7.1
VLE
8.5
FamilyVLE
EQS
8.1
VLE
10
ChargingVLE
EQS
3.1
VLE
9
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS400 | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £91,765 | Not available |
| Official range | 490 miles (better) | 397 miles |
| Boot space | 610 L | Not available |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 31 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 4.3 sec | Not available |
Size Comparison
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Mercedes-Benz EQS
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Length
Mercedes-Benz EQS5,216mm
Mercedes-Benz VLE5,200mm-16mm
Width
Mercedes-Benz EQS1,926mm-4mm
Mercedes-Benz VLE1,930mm
Height
Mercedes-Benz EQS1,512mm-388mm
Mercedes-Benz VLE1,900mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
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| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS400 | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,216 mm | 5,200 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,926 mm (better) | 1,930 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,135 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 474 mm spare (better) | 470 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS400 | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 8 (better) |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 610 L | Not available |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1770 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Mercedes-Benz EQS
- 3rd-largest boot among saloon EVs in our catalogue at 610 L.
- At 5,216 mm, longer than 95% of saloon EVs we track.
- 490 mile WLTP range, longer than 100% of saloon EVs we track.
Mercedes-Benz VLE
- At 5,200 mm, longer than 95% of MPVs we track.
- Built on an 800 V architecture, one of 2 MPVs we track with a 700 V+ battery system.
- 397 mile WLTP range, longer than 100% of MPVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 |  Mercedes-Benz VLE 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.22m | 5.20m-16mm |
| Width | 1.93m | 1.93m+4mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.13m | Not available |
| Height | 1.51m | 1.90m+388mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.21m | 3.43m+220mm |
| Ground Clearance | 143mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 610L | Not available |
| Boot (seats down) | 1770L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 8 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 2,660kg | Not available |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | Not available | 115kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 490 mi (better) | 397 mi |
| Max DC Charge | Not available | 315kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £91,765 | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | MPV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS400 | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 490 miles (better) | 397 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 392 miles (better) | 331 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 31 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | Not available | 315 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | Not available | 115 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 800V (better) |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS400 | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 4.3 sec | Not available |
| Power | 270 kW (better) | 200 kW |
| Torque | 858 Nm (better) | 480 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Mercedes-Benz EQS 400
Tested 2021
Adult Occupant96%
Child Occupant91%
Vulnerable Road Users76%
Safety Assist80%
Warranty
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| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQS400 | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 10 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 250,000 km | Not available |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Mercedes-Benz VLE like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 392 miles for the Mercedes-Benz EQS and 331 miles for the Mercedes-Benz VLE - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Mercedes-Benz EQS goes roughly 61 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Mercedes-Benz EQS or the Mercedes-Benz VLE?
The two are within 4 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 474 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz EQS and about 470 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz VLE.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Mercedes-Benz EQS or the Mercedes-Benz VLE?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Mercedes-Benz EQS and 84% for the Mercedes-Benz VLE. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .