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BYD ETP3 vs Mercedes Vito Bus - Differences and prices compared

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?

BYD ETP3

Mercedes Vito Bus

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

ETP3

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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 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.

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 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.

Who wins the race?

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.

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
BYD ETP3
Mercedes Vito Bus

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BYD ETP3

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.

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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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BYD ETP3
Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
31600 £
Price
36300 - 55900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh
Electric Range
233 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
8
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1640 kg
Curb weight
2023 - 2739 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
580 - 1390 L
Length
4460 mm
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Width
1720 mm
Width
1928 mm
Height
1875 mm
Height
1890 mm
Max trunk capacity
3500 L
Max trunk capacity
4190 - 4990 L
Payload
780 kg
Payload
726 - 1077 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
100 km/h
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
180 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the BYD ETP3?

The BYD ETP3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.