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Ford Transit Bus vs Mercedes GLS - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (150 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (50500 £ vs 96100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Mercedes GLS?

Ford Transit Bus

Mercedes GLS

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Transit Bus has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50500 £, while the Mercedes GLS costs 96100 £. That’s a price difference of around 45620 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLS manages with 7.80 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.40 L. The difference is about 1.60 L per 100 km.

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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 GLS has a decisively edge – offering 634 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 484 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLS pulls clearly stronger with 850 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm difference.

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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: Ford Transit Bus offers distinct more seating capacity – 9 vs 7.

In curb weight, Ford Transit Bus is hardly perceptible lighter – 2338 kg compared to 2550 kg. The difference is around 212 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLS offers decisively more room – 355 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 355 L.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Bus decisively takes the win – 1162 kg compared to 695 kg. That’s a difference of about 467 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes GLS shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £96,100
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Mercedes GLS

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.8 - 13.7 L
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Ford Transit Bus

The Ford Transit is the reliable people-mover operators turn to when they need space, stamina and sensible running costs without fuss. It doesn't try to be glamorous, but its practical interior, flexible layouts and honest character make it a smart, stress-free choice for shuttle services and group transport.

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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
50500 - 52900 £
Price
96100 - 208500 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L
Consumption L/100km
7.8 - 13.7 L
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
-
co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
204 - 310 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
9
Seats
7
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2338 - 2385 kg
Curb weight
2550 - 2825 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
5531 - 5981 mm
Length
5208 - 5233 mm
Width
2059 mm
Width
1956 mm
Height
2530 - 2533 mm
Height
1782 - 1838 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2400 L
Payload
1115 - 1162 kg
Payload
445 - 695 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
333 - 634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
238 - 280 km/h
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
245 - 466 kW
Engine capacity
1996 cm3
Engine capacity
2989 - 3982 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drivetrain options does the Ford Transit Bus have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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