Compare performance (646 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Cadillac Lyriq or Mercedes Vito Bus?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes Vito Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the Cadillac Lyriq costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,812 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Cadillac Lyriq is markedly more efficient: consuming 21.8 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 4.9 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Cadillac Lyriq offers markedly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 160 km more than the Mercedes Vito Bus.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Cadillac Lyriq offers clearly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 409 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers significantly more torque with 880 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.
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 5.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Bus is markedly lighter – 2,023 kg compared to 2,774 kg. The difference is around 751 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers substantially more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 588 L. That’s a difference of about 802 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries considerably more – 1,077 kg compared to 426 kg. That’s a difference of about 651 kg.
The Mercedes Vito Bus is decisively ahead 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.
The Cadillac Lyriq arrives with bold, angular styling and a striking light signature that gives it real presence on the road without trying too hard. Inside, the Lyriq serves up a calm, tech-heavy cabin with premium touches and a relaxed driving experience that makes switching to electric feel less like a sacrifice and more like a quiet flex.
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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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Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
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Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
471 - 530 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
SUV
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5
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Seats
8
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2,774 kg
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Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
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Trunk capacity
588 L
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
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Width
1,977 mm
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Width
1,928 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,890 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
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Payload
426 kg
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Payload
726 - 1,077 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
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
528 - 646 HP
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Power HP
136 - 237 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
140 km/h
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Torque
610 - 880 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
388 - 475 kW
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Power kW
100 - 174 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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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
Cadillac
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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