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Citroën ë-SpaceTourer vs Mercedes-Benz VLE
Selected trim300Change trim397 mi · 115 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, Citroën ë-SpaceTourer 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 Citroën ë-SpaceTourer 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.
ValueCitroën
Citroën
5.2
Mercedes-Benz
0
Motorway RangeMercedes-Benz
Citroën
1.8
Mercedes-Benz
8.5
FamilyMercedes-Benz
Citroën
3.7
Mercedes-Benz
10
ChargingMercedes-Benz
Citroën
3.8
Mercedes-Benz
9
What each car does better
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Key specifications
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| Measure | Citroën ë-SpaceTourerYOU! M 75kWh | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £36,995 | Not available |
| Official range | 216 miles | 397 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 1100 L | Not available |
Size Comparison
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Length
Citroën ë-SpaceTourer4,983mm-217mm
Mercedes-Benz VLE5,200mm
Width
Citroën ë-SpaceTourer1,920mm-10mm
Mercedes-Benz VLE1,930mm
Height
Citroën ë-SpaceTourer1,890mm-10mm
Mercedes-Benz VLE1,900mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
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| Measure | Citroën ë-SpaceTourerYOU! M 75kWh | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,983 mm | 5,200 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,920 mm (better) | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,890 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.4 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 480 mm spare (better) | 470 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Citroën ë-SpaceTourerYOU! M 75kWh | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 8 | 8 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 1100 L | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Citroën ë-SpaceTourer
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Mercedes-Benz VLE
- 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.
- At 5,200 mm, longer than 95% of MPVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Citroën ë-SpaceTourer YOU! M 75kWh |  Mercedes-Benz VLE 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.98m | 5.20m+217mm |
| Width | 1.92m | 1.93m+10mm |
| Height | 1.89m | 1.90m+10mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.27m | 3.43m+155mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 1100L | Not available |
| Seats | 8 | 8 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.4m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 2,127kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 75kWh | 115kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 216 mi | 397 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 315kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £36,995 | Not available |
| Price after EV grant | £35,495 (-£1,500) | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | MPV | MPV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2026+ |
* Citroën ë-SpaceTourer: Euro NCAP tested the platform under the 2015 protocol but the result page has since been retired. No current published rating.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Citroën ë-SpaceTourerYOU! M 75kWh | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 216 miles | 397 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 180 miles | 331 miles (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 315 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 75 kWh | 115 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 800V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-SpaceTourerYOU! M 75kWh | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 100 kW | 200 kW (better) |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 480 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Citroën ë-SpaceTourer YOU! M 75kWh
Citroën ë-SpaceTourer YOU! M 75kWh
Euro NCAP tested the platform under the 2015 protocol but the result page has since been retired. No current published rating.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Citroën ë-SpaceTourer and Mercedes-Benz VLE like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 180 miles for the Citroën ë-SpaceTourer 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 VLE goes roughly 151 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Citroën ë-SpaceTourer or the Mercedes-Benz VLE?
The two are within 10 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 480 mm of total clearance for the Citroën ë-SpaceTourer and about 470 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz VLE.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Citroën ë-SpaceTourer or the Mercedes-Benz VLE?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Citroën ë-SpaceTourer 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
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