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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Mercedes Vito Transporter comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Mercedes Vito Transporter?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Mercedes Vito Transporter: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • slightly more power
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Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Vito Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,892 £.

Vito Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers slightly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers markedly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Transit Custom Transporter

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 Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter holds a slight edge 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 £28,800
Vito Transporter

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 304 - 474 km
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Mercedes Vito Transporter

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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 Transporter

The Mercedes Vito Transporter is a supremely practical workhorse that blends Mercedes refinement with van-like utility, making long days on the road feel surprisingly civilized. With a cleverly thought-out interior and a drive that won’t wear you out, the Vito is the ideal choice for businesses that want capability without sacrificing comfort — and yes, it still looks sharper than most vans at a client meeting.

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Mercedes Vito Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 222 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Payload
-
Payload
547 - 884 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
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Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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