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Audi A4 Avant vs Mercedes Vito Transporter comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or Mercedes Vito Transporter?

Audi A4 Avant vs Mercedes Vito Transporter: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes Vito Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Audi A4 Avant costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,460 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Avant uses 4.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Vito Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Avant offers substantially more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 233 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A4 Avant is clearly faster – reaching 300 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Transporter tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 160 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant delivers somewhat more torque with 600 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

A4 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is noticeably lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,916 kg. The difference is around 321 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers substantially more capacity – up to 6,600 L, about 5,105 L more than the Audi A4 Avant.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries noticeably more – 884 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 319 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant shows a few small advantages in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Audi A4 Avant
Mercedes Vito Transporter

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Mercedes Vito Transporter

The Mercedes Vito Transporter is a supremely practical workhorse that blends Mercedes refinement with van-like utility, making long days on the road feel surprisingly civilized. With a cleverly thought-out interior and a drive that won’t wear you out, the Vito is the ideal choice for businesses that want capability without sacrificing comfort — and yes, it still looks sharper than most vans at a client meeting.

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Audi A4 Avant
Mercedes Vito Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
0 - 222 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
547 - 884 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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