JAKARTA - Mercedes-Benz is preparing to bring a Chinese-made VLE to the luxury MPV market that is already filled with local players. This electric model comes in two power options, with the highest variant producing a peak power of 409 horsepower.
CarNewsChina quoted Sunday, August 9, reported that the specifications of the Chinese version of the Mercedes-Benz VLE were revealed in the homologation process or submission of vehicle approval before being marketed.
The VLE will be produced by Fujian Benz, a joint venture of the Mercedes-Benz Group, BAIC, and Fujian Motor Industry. The company also assembles the Mercedes-Benz V-Class and Vito.
The European version of the VLE, which is the production version of the Vision V concept, began production in Spain in June 2026. Two months later, the Chinese version is ready to enter the mass production line.
The Chinese-made VLE has a length of 5,310 mm, a width of 2,000 mm, and a height of 1,922 mm. Its wheelbase is 3,340 mm.
Both variants use seven seats with a 2+2+3 layout. The depth of the luggage compartment reaches 550 mm.
The empty weight of the vehicle ranges from 3,030 to 3,220 kg, depending on the drive system. The gross weight reaches 3,780 kg.
The equipment includes a large panoramic roof, a rear sliding door, and a surround view camera system.
Mercedes-Benz VLE 300 as the basic variant uses an EM0047 electric motor made by ZF on the front axle. Its peak power reaches 200 kW or about 268 horsepower. The power is 120 kW or 161 horsepower.
The battery cells are produced by the CATL-Benz joint venture, while the final assembly is carried out by Fujian CATL. The battery capacity has not been revealed.
The type of battery used is ternary NMC, with nickel, manganese, and cobalt-based cathode materials.
The higher variant, the Mercedes-Benz VLE 400, uses two electric motors with all-wheel drive or AWD.
In addition to the front motor, the VLE 400 uses an EM0048 electric motor made by ZF on the rear axle. This motor produces a peak power of 105 kW or about 141 horsepower, with a measured power of 50 kW or 67 horsepower.
The total peak power of the system reaches 305 kW or about 409 horsepower. The VLE 400 also uses a ternary NMC battery with cells from the CATL-Benz joint venture.
CarNewsChina notes that VLE will enter the fast-growing Chinese luxury MPV segment and has many local competitors.
The BYD Denza D9 is sold for 309,800 to 600,600 yuan. The Dongfeng Voyah Dream is marketed for 309,900 to 709,900 yuan.
There is also the Luxeed V9, the result of a collaboration between Huawei and Chery, priced at 389,800 to 519,800 yuan, as well as Geely's Zeekr 009, which is priced at 439,000 to 899,000 yuan.
Li Auto Mega is sold for 529,800 to 559,800 yuan.
In the higher price class, the Maextro V680, the result of a collaboration between Huawei and JAC, is priced at 648,000 yuan. Meanwhile, the Maextro V800 is sold for 766,000 to 1,016,000 yuan.
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