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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Mercedes Vito Bus?
BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
3 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mercedes Vito Bus is somewhat cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,727 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers considerably more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 273 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
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 BMW 3 Series Touring offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 293 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.
3 Series Touring
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 373 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers substantially more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 890 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries clearly more – 1,077 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 557 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring comes out clearly ahead 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 £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes Vito Bus
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BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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Mercedes Vito Bus
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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BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes Vito Bus
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
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Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5
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Seats
8
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,928 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,890 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
136 - 237 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
140 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
330 - 500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
100 - 174 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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