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

Compare performance (286 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (36300 £ vs 36300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Mercedes Vito Bus?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

Mercedes Vito Bus

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Ford Transit Custom Transporter has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36300 £, while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36300 £. That’s a price difference of around 69 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Ford Transit Custom Transporter: with 22.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s a bit more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 26.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 4.30 kWh.

As for range, the Mercedes Vito Bus performs a bit better – achieving up to 370 km, about 43 km more than the Ford Transit Custom Transporter.

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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 Ford Transit Custom Transporter has a somewhat edge – offering 286 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 150 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Vito Bus pulls somewhat stronger with 500 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers evident more seating capacity – 8 vs 6.

In curb weight, Ford Transit Custom Transporter is barely noticeable lighter – 1893 kg compared to 2023 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter performs clearly perceptible better – up to 6800 L, which is about 1810 L more than the Mercedes Vito Bus.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Custom Transporter to a small extent takes the win – 1332 kg compared to 1077 kg. That’s a difference of about 255 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter shows itself to be leads convincingly overall 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 £36,300
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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.1 kWh
  • Electric Range : 315 - 327 km
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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36300 - 71100 £
Price
36300 - 55900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.1 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh
Electric Range
315 - 327 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 64 kWh
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
8
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1893 - 2122 kg
Curb weight
2023 - 2739 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
580 - 1390 L
Length
5050 - 5450 mm
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Width
2032 mm
Width
1928 mm
Height
1958 - 1959 mm
Height
1890 mm
Max trunk capacity
5800 - 6800 L
Max trunk capacity
4190 - 4990 L
Payload
802 - 1332 kg
Payload
726 - 1077 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
110 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is available as Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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