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Dacia Spring vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Mercedes Vito Bus?

Dacia Spring vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly 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.

Dacia Spring is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,845 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is substantially more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 14.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 145 km more than the Dacia Spring.

Vito Bus

Engine and Performance:

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 Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 135 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 363 Nm more.

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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: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is considerably lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 953 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers significantly more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 1,082 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries considerably more – 1,077 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 803 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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
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Cristian
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Juan Ramírez
8 Apr 2026, 04:49:28

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
-
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
274 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction 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
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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