Compare performance (136 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (31600 £ vs 36300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or Mercedes Vito Bus?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
BYD ETP3 has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31600 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4710 £.
As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 370 km, about 137 km more than the BYD ETP3.
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 Mercedes Vito Bus has a clearly edge – offering 237 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes Vito Bus performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 140 km/h, while the BYD ETP3 tops out at 100 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Vito Bus pulls decisively stronger with 500 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm difference.
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 decisively more seating capacity – 8 vs 2.
In curb weight, BYD ETP3 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1640 kg compared to 2023 kg. The difference is around 383 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus performs clearly perceptible better – up to 4990 L, which is about 1490 L more than the BYD ETP3.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes Vito Bus noticeable takes the win – 1077 kg compared to 780 kg. That’s a difference of about 297 kg.
The Mercedes Vito Bus proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes Vito Bus is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The BYD ETP3 is a smart, no-nonsense electric offering that blends everyday practicality with a quietly modern design that won’t embarrass you in the supermarket car park. It’s ideal for buyers after fuss-free electric mobility — efficient, clever and just playful enough to make city driving a little more fun.
detailsThe 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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Price
31600 £
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Price
36300 - 55900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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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
233 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
0 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
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
2
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Seats
8
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1640 kg
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Curb weight
2023 - 2739 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1390 L
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Length
4460 mm
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Length
4895 - 5370 mm
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Width
1720 mm
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Width
1928 mm
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Height
1875 mm
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Height
1890 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3500 L
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Max trunk capacity
4190 - 4990 L
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Payload
780 kg
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Payload
726 - 1077 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 HP
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Power HP
136 - 237 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
100 km/h
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Max Speed
140 km/h
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Torque
180 Nm
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Torque
330 - 500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 kW
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Power kW
100 - 174 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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The BYD ETP3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.