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Fiat Ducato vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (270 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or Mercedes V Class?

Fiat Ducato vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Fiat Ducato

  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • only slightly lighter

Mercedes V Class

  • barely more efficient

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

Ducato

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat Ducato is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,841 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes V Class uses 7.1 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Fiat Ducato with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

V Class

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 Fiat Ducato offers somewhat more power – delivering 270 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers marginally more torque with 500 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Ducato

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 V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Ducato is only slightly lighter – 2,125 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 67 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries substantially more – 2,020 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,112 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Ducato 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.

from £34,300
Ducato

Fiat Ducato

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 270 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 430 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 57,800 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
430 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 233 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
6
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,125 - 2,940 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,413 - 6,678 mm
Length
-
Width
2,050 - 2,100 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
2,254 - 2,774 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
10,000 - 17,000 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 2,020 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 270 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 450 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 200 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Fiat Ducato?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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