Fiat Doblò Van vs Mercedes T-Class – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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

Fiat Doblò Van has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20300 £, while the Mercedes T-Class costs 23000 £. That’s a price difference of around 2669 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes T-Class manages with 5.10 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Fiat Doblò Van with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Fiat Doblò Van has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 136 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes T-Class performs minimal better – reaching 184 km/h, while the Fiat Doblò Van tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Doblò Van pulls slight stronger with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Fiat Doblò Van is a bit lighter – 1329 kg compared to 1556 kg. The difference is around 227 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Fiat Doblò Van performs to a small extent better – up to 4400 L, which is about 800 L more than the Mercedes T-Class.

When it comes to payload, Fiat Doblò Van distinct takes the win – 991 kg compared to 630 kg. That’s a difference of about 361 kg.

Our conclusion: The Fiat Doblò Van proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Fiat Doblò Van is the better all-rounder in this comparison.