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Fiat Ducato vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (41,200 £ 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

  • somewhat cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes V Class

  • significantly more power
  • barely more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 somewhat cheaper – starting at 41,200 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,007 £.

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 Mercedes V Class offers significantly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 97 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 150 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 – 2,165 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 27 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 Mercedes V Class 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 £48,200
V Class

Mercedes V Class

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,200 - 43,900 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
198 - 217 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
6
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,230 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
1,315 - 2,020 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

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

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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