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BYD ETP3 vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or Mercedes Vito Bus?

BYD ETP3 vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

BYD ETP3

  • a bit cheaper
  • noticeably lighter

Mercedes Vito Bus

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ETP3

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BYD ETP3 is a bit cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,710 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 137 km more than the BYD ETP3.

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 Mercedes Vito Bus offers substantially more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Vito Bus is visibly faster – 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: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

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 more seats – 8 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BYD ETP3 is noticeably lighter – 1,640 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 383 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers visibly more capacity – up to 4,990 L, about 1,490 L more than the BYD ETP3.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries markedly more – 1,077 kg compared to 780 kg. That’s a difference of about 297 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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 £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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 248 - 370 km
BYD ETP3
Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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
31,600 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
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
1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
4,460 mm
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
780 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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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
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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