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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Mercedes EQT comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Mercedes EQT?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Mercedes EQT: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • significantly more power
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Mercedes EQT

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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Transit Custom Bus

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.

Mercedes EQT is considerably cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,022 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQT is a bit more efficient: consuming 19.5 kWh/100km compared to 22.3 kWh/100km for the Ford Transit Custom Bus. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

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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 Ford Transit Custom Bus offers significantly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 96 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers substantially more torque with 630 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 385 Nm more.

Transit Custom 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 Custom Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus 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.

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Transit Custom Bus

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Ford Transit Custom Bus
Mercedes EQT

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Ford Transit Custom Bus

The Ford Transit Custom Bus is a workhorse with a surprisingly comfy streak, offering a roomy, practical cabin that keeps passengers happy on long runs. It steers with more finesse than you’d expect from a people-mover and, whether you’re running a shuttle or converting it for weekend adventures, it’s a dependable, no-nonsense choice that makes life easier for drivers and operators alike.

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Mercedes EQT

The Mercedes EQT is Mercedes‑Benz’s compact electric people carrier that grafts the brand’s usual refinement onto a practical, family‑friendly van body. It makes school runs feel a little more upscale — quietly electric, sensibly packaged and unexpectedly pleasant to live with, especially if you like your practicality with a touch of luxury.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus
Mercedes EQT

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Length
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Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Payload
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Payload
457 - 531 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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