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Audi Q8 vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Mercedes Vito Bus?

Audi Q8 vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

Audi Q8

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
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Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • marginally lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8

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 Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,984 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 290 km more than the Audi Q8.

Vito Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q8 offers substantially more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 403 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

Q8

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Bus is marginally lighter – 2,023 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 152 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers substantially more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 605 L. That’s a difference of about 785 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries clearly more – 1,077 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 412 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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 £36,300
Vito Bus

Mercedes Vito Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.7 - 10 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 248 - 370 km
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The Mercedes Vito is a sturdy, no-nonsense people carrier that blends commercial practicality with a surprisingly civilised cabin, making long shuttles feel less like a chore. If you need a dependable transporter that swallows luggage, forgives hard use and still looks a touch more premium than a plain van, the Vito is an easy, sensible pick.

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Juan Ramírez
8 Apr 2026, 04:49:28

Comfort, useful space and engine — all good. It only seats two occupants, unless you ask otherwise.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
0 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
-
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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