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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes Vito Bus - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (550 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 36300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Mercedes Vito Bus?
3 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes Vito Bus has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36300 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 4727 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 2.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.70 L. The difference is about 4.20 L per 100 km.
As for range, the Mercedes Vito Bus performs decisively better – achieving 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 has a clearly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 313 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs significantly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 110 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.
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 distinct more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.
In curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is noticeable lighter – 1650 kg compared to 2023 kg. The difference is around 373 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers decisively more room – 1390 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 890 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus performs decisively better – up to 4990 L, which is about 3480 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes Vito Bus clearly takes the win – 1077 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 557 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Mercedes Vito Bus proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes Vito Bus is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £36,300
Mercedes Vito Bus
BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes Vito Bus
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BMW 3 Series Touring
4.3 (1 Reviews)
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
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Price
36300 - 55900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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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
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Curb weight
2023 - 2739 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1390 L
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Length
4713 - 4714 mm
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Length
4895 - 5370 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Width
1928 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Height
1890 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
4190 - 4990 L
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Payload
726 - 1077 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 - 550 HP
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Power HP
136 - 237 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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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 - 405 kW
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Power kW
100 - 174 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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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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Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?
The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.