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Fiat Ducato vs Mercedes Vito Transporter comparison

Compare performance (270 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (34300 £ vs 28800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or Mercedes Vito Transporter?

Fiat Ducato vs Mercedes Vito Transporter: Key differences

Fiat Ducato

  • a bit more power

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • slightly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • slight more electric range
  • slightly lighter

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

Ducato

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Vito Transporter has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28800 £ , while the Fiat Ducato costs 34300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5541 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes Vito Transporter manages with 6.80 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Fiat Ducato with 7.50 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Transporter performs slight better – achieving up to 474 km, about 44 km more than the Fiat Ducato.

Vito Transporter

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 Ducato has a a bit edge – offering 270 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Fiat Ducato performs slightly better – reaching 165 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Transporter tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Vito Transporter pulls slight stronger with 500 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

Ducato

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes Vito Transporter offers evident more seating capacity – 5 vs 3.

In curb weight, Mercedes Vito Transporter is slightly lighter – 1916 kg compared to 2125 kg. The difference is around 209 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Fiat Ducato performs significantly better – up to 17000 L, which is about 10400 L more than the Mercedes Vito Transporter.

When it comes to payload, Fiat Ducato clearly takes the win – 2020 kg compared to 884 kg. That’s a difference of about 1136 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.

Fiat Ducato
Mercedes Vito Transporter

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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
  • Electric Range : 430 km

Fiat Ducato

The Fiat Ducato is a no-nonsense workhorse that turns practicality into an artform, with a cavernous, flexible load area and predictable, car-like driving manners that make long days behind the wheel far less tedious. It’s equally at home with a tradesman’s kit or a camper conversion, offering sensible packaging, easy servicing and the sort of reliability that keeps surprises—and down-time—to a minimum.

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Mercedes Vito Transporter

The Mercedes Vito Transporter is a supremely practical workhorse that blends Mercedes refinement with van-like utility, making long days on the road feel surprisingly civilized. With a cleverly thought-out interior and a drive that won’t wear you out, the Vito is the ideal choice for businesses that want capability without sacrificing comfort — and yes, it still looks sharper than most vans at a client meeting.

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Fiat Ducato
Mercedes Vito Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
34300 - 57800 £
Price
28800 - 51600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh
Electric Range
430 km
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 233 g/km
co2
0 - 222 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2125 - 2940 kg
Curb weight
1916 - 2518 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5413 - 6678 mm
Length
4895 - 5390 mm
Width
2050 - 2100 mm
Width
1928 mm
Height
2254 - 2774 mm
Height
1910 - 1945 mm
Max trunk capacity
10000 - 17000 L
Max trunk capacity
3100 - 6600 L
Payload
560 - 2020 kg
Payload
547 - 884 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 270 HP
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Torque
320 - 450 Nm
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 200 kW
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Fiat Ducato?

The Fiat Ducato 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.