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Ford Transit Bus vs Mercedes GLS comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 92,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Mercedes GLS?

Ford Transit Bus vs Mercedes GLS: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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Mercedes GLS

  • significantly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Transit Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,162 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLS uses 7.9 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

GLS

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 GLS offers significantly more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 254 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 360 Nm more.

Transit Bus

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: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Bus is a bit lighter – 2,338 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 242 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLS offers substantially more boot space – 355 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 355 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries clearly more – 1,162 kg compared to 820 kg. That’s a difference of about 342 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLS is decisively ahead 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 £92,700
GLS

Mercedes GLS

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 404 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
206 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
9
Seats
7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
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Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
810 - 820 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Bus?

The Ford Transit Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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