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Ford Tourneo Courier vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (21,800 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Tourneo Courier or Mercedes Vito Bus?

Ford Tourneo Courier vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

Ford Tourneo Courier

  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tourneo Courier

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Tourneo Courier is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,516 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Tourneo Courier uses 6.6 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Tourneo Courier is clearly more efficient: consuming 17.9 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 8.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers slightly more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 50 km more than the Ford Tourneo Courier.

Vito Bus

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 Mercedes Vito Bus offers substantially more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

Tourneo Courier

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Tourneo Courier is markedly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 506 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers substantially more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 820 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries clearly more – 1,077 kg compared to 483 kg. That’s a difference of about 594 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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Vito Bus

Mercedes Vito Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 10 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 248 - 370 km
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Ford Tourneo Courier

The Ford Tourneo Courier is a cheeky, compact people carrier that turns urban errands into a pleasure, thanks to a spacious, cleverly packaged cabin and genuinely practical storage everywhere you look. It drives with reassuringly car-like manners, so the ride is comfy for school runs and shopping trips, and sensible touches like fold-flat seats, a high driving position and plentiful cubbies make it a smart, fuss-free choice for small families and weekend haulers.

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Mercedes Vito Bus

The Mercedes Vito is a sturdy, no-nonsense people carrier that blends commercial practicality with a surprisingly civilised cabin, making long shuttles feel less like a chore. If you need a dependable transporter that swallows luggage, forgives hard use and still looks a touch more premium than a plain van, the Vito is an easy, sensible pick.

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Juan Ramírez
8 Apr 2026, 04:49:28

Comfort, useful space and engine — all good. It only seats two occupants, unless you ask otherwise.

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Ford Tourneo Courier
Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,800 - 35,000 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
320 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,545 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
-
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,813 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
480 - 483 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
125 - 136 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
92 - 100 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Ford Tourneo Courier offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Tourneo Courier is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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