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Citroen C3 vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Mercedes Vito Bus?

Citroen C3 vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,368 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C3 uses 5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 is significantly more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 10 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 45 km more than the Citroen C3.

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 clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 124 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 295 Nm more.

C3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is substantially lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 797 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 1,080 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries significantly more – 1,077 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 654 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus is clearly superior overall 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.

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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
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Citroen C3

The Citroën C3 is a stylish and practical small hatchback that puts comfort and a calm urban driving experience at the top of its list. With its distinctive looks and thoughtful interior touches, it suits buyers who want personality and everyday usability without drama.

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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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Juan Ramírez
8 Apr 2026, 04:49:28

Comfort, useful space and engine — all good. It only seats two occupants, unless you ask otherwise.

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Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
-
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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