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Mercedes-Benz VLE vs Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric
Selected trim300Change trim397 mi · 115 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, Mercedes-Benz VLE leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed, while the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric leads on value for money.
Best value
Vauxhall Vivaro Life ElectricRange & charging
Mercedes-Benz VLEPracticality
Mercedes-Benz VLEWhich should you choose?
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
Choose the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
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.
ValueVauxhall
Mercedes-Benz
0
Vauxhall
5
Motorway RangeMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
8.5
Vauxhall
1.1
FamilyMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
10
Vauxhall
3.4
ChargingMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
9
Vauxhall
3.1
What each car does better
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Key specifications
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| Measure | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 | Vauxhall Vivaro Life ElectricCombi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not available | £36,900 |
| Official range | 397 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 45 min |
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 14.3 sec |
Size Comparison
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Mercedes-Benz VLE
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Length
Mercedes-Benz VLE5,200mm
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric4,981mm-219mm
Width
Mercedes-Benz VLE1,930mm
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric1,920mm-10mm
Height
Mercedes-Benz VLE1,900mm-35mm
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric1,935mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 | Vauxhall Vivaro Life ElectricCombi |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,200 mm | 4,981 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,930 mm | 1,920 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,900 mm | 1,935 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 12.4 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 470 mm spare | 480 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 | Vauxhall Vivaro Life ElectricCombi |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 8 | 9 (better) |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
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.
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Mercedes-Benz VLE 300 |  Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric Combi |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.20m | 4.98m-219mm |
| Width | 1.93m | 1.92m-10mm |
| Height | 1.90m | 1.94m+35mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.43m | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | Not available | Not available |
| Seats | 8 | 9 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 12.4m |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 115kWh (better) | 75kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 397 mi (better) | 213 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 315kW (better) | 100kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | Not available | £36,900 |
| Price after EV grant | Not available | £35,400 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | MPV | MPV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2024+ |
* Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric: 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 | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 | Vauxhall Vivaro Life ElectricCombi |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 397 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 331 miles (better) | 152 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 45 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 315 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 242 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 115 kWh (better) | 75 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V (better) | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 | Vauxhall Vivaro Life ElectricCombi |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 14.3 sec |
| Power | 200 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| Torque | 480 Nm (better) | 260 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Mercedes-Benz VLE
300
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric
Combi
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Mercedes-Benz VLE
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric Combi
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric Combi
Euro NCAP tested the platform under the 2015 protocol but the result page has since been retired. No current published rating.
Warranty
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| Measure | Mercedes-Benz VLE300 | Vauxhall Vivaro Life ElectricCombi |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Mercedes-Benz VLE
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Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Mercedes-Benz VLE and Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 331 miles for the Mercedes-Benz VLE and 152 miles for the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Mercedes-Benz VLE goes roughly 179 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Mercedes-Benz VLE or the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric?
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 Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric 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 VLE or the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Mercedes-Benz VLE and 84% for the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric. 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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