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Ford Transit Bus vs Mercedes Vito Bus - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (150 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (50500 £ vs 36300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Mercedes Vito Bus?

Ford Transit Bus

Mercedes Vito Bus

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.

Mercedes Vito Bus has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36300 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14170 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes Vito Bus manages with 6.70 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.40 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

Vito Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Vito Bus has a distinct edge – offering 237 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 87 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Vito Bus pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 500 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm difference.

Transit Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 9 vs 8.

In curb weight, Mercedes Vito Bus is a bit lighter – 2023 kg compared to 2338 kg. The difference is around 315 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers convincingly more room – 1390 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 1390 L.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Bus slight takes the win – 1162 kg compared to 1077 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus holds a decisive overall lead 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.

Ford Transit Bus
Mercedes Vito Bus

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from about £36,300
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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.7 - 26.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 248 - 370 km

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 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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Ford Transit Bus
Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
50500 - 52900 £
Price
36300 - 55900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
0 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
9
Seats
8
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2338 - 2385 kg
Curb weight
2023 - 2739 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
580 - 1390 L
Length
5531 - 5981 mm
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Width
2059 mm
Width
1928 mm
Height
2530 - 2533 mm
Height
1890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4190 - 4990 L
Payload
1115 - 1162 kg
Payload
726 - 1077 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic 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
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1996 cm3
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Ford Transit Bus have?

Available configurations include 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.