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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Mercedes GLS comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 191,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Mercedes GLS?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Mercedes GLS: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • significantly cheaper
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Mercedes GLS

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Custom Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Transit Custom Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 191,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 140,464 £.

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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 offers clearly more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 416 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers noticeably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

Transit Custom Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom 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.

from £50,800
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
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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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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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Mercedes GLS

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
191,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
13.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
302 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
9
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,700 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
-
Payload
695 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Power HP
634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Power kW
466 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Custom Bus?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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