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BMW X7 vs Mercedes Vito Bus - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (530 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (90800 £ vs 36300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or Mercedes Vito Bus?

BMW X7

Mercedes Vito Bus

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

X7

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Vito Bus has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36300 £, while the BMW X7 costs 90800 £. That’s a price difference of around 54441 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes Vito Bus manages with 6.70 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L. The difference is about 1.30 L per 100 km.

Vito Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X7 has a decisively edge – offering 530 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 293 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X7 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 X7 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 750 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm difference.

X7

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers slightly more seating capacity – 8 vs 7.

In curb weight, Mercedes Vito Bus is noticeable lighter – 2023 kg compared to 2490 kg. The difference is around 467 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers decisively more room – 1390 L compared to 750 L. That’s a difference of about 640 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus performs clearly better – up to 4990 L, which is about 2870 L more than the BMW X7.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes Vito Bus evident takes the win – 1077 kg compared to 760 kg. That’s a difference of about 317 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes Vito Bus shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.7 - 26.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 248 - 370 km
BMW X7
Mercedes Vito Bus

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BMW X7

The BMW X7 sits at the top of BMW’s SUV range, wrapping executive-level luxury and a cavernous cabin in a bold, road-commanding package. It’s ideal for buyers who want first-class comfort and presence on the road — think chauffeur-level refinement without hiring one, though you’ll need a confident approach to parking.

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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 X7
Mercedes Vito Bus
X7
Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
90800 - 117500 £
Price
36300 - 55900 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
0 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
7
Seats
8
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2490 - 2675 kg
Curb weight
2023 - 2739 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
580 - 1390 L
Length
5181 mm
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Width
2000 mm
Width
1928 mm
Height
1835 mm
Height
1890 mm
Max trunk capacity
2120 L
Max trunk capacity
4190 - 4990 L
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
726 - 1077 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
245 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the BMW X7 have?

The BMW X7 is available as 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.