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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
34300 - 57800 £
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Price
28800 - 51600 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh
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Electric Range
430 km
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Electric Range
304 - 474 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
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co2
0 - 233 g/km
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co2
0 - 222 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
90 L
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
3
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Seats
2 - 5
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Doors
4
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2125 - 2940 kg
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Curb weight
1916 - 2518 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
5413 - 6678 mm
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Length
4895 - 5390 mm
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Width
2050 - 2100 mm
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Width
1928 mm
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Height
2254 - 2774 mm
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Height
1910 - 1945 mm
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Max trunk capacity
10000 - 17000 L
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Max trunk capacity
3100 - 6600 L
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Payload
560 - 2020 kg
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Payload
547 - 884 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
120 - 270 HP
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Power HP
102 - 237 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
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Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
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Torque
320 - 450 Nm
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Torque
270 - 500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
88 - 200 kW
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Power kW
75 - 174 kW
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Engine capacity
2184 cm3
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Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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Brand
Fiat
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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The Fiat Ducato is available as Front-Wheel Drive.