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Citroen Spacetourer vs Mercedes Vito Bus - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (180 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (34800 £ vs 36300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Spacetourer or Mercedes Vito Bus?

Citroen Spacetourer

Mercedes Vito Bus

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

Spacetourer

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen Spacetourer has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34800 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1505 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes Vito Bus manages with 6.70 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Citroen Spacetourer with 6.80 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Citroen Spacetourer: with 23.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s slightly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 26.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 370 km, about 19 km more than the Citroen Spacetourer.

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 has a noticeable edge – offering 237 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen Spacetourer performs noticeable better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Vito Bus pulls to a small extent stronger with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

Spacetourer

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Citroen Spacetourer offers slightly more seating capacity – 9 vs 8.

In curb weight, Citroen Spacetourer is minimal lighter – 1953 kg compared to 2023 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen Spacetourer offers evident more room – 2011 L compared to 1390 L. That’s a difference of about 621 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus performs evident better – up to 4990 L, which is about 1690 L more than the Citroen Spacetourer.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes Vito Bus to a small extent takes the win – 1077 kg compared to 914 kg. That’s a difference of about 163 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes Vito Bus proves to be slightly ahead 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
Citroen Spacetourer
Mercedes Vito Bus

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Citroen Spacetourer

The Citroën SpaceTourer is a quietly practical people carrier that turns the chaos of family transport into a calm, sensible experience. With clever interior packaging and a relaxed ride it makes long trips surprisingly pleasant — even the backseat critics might stop grumbling.

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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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Citroen Spacetourer
Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
34800 - 52100 £
Price
36300 - 55900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.80 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 24.4 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh
Electric Range
217 - 351 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 180 g/km
co2
0 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
8
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
2023 - 2739 kg
Trunk capacity
1624 - 2011 L
Trunk capacity
580 - 1390 L
Length
4983 - 5333 mm
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1928 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
1890 mm
Max trunk capacity
2700 - 3300 L
Max trunk capacity
4190 - 4990 L
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
726 - 1077 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Citroen Spacetourer offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen Spacetourer is available as Front-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.