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Ford Transit Transporter vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (67,300 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Transporter or Mercedes V Class?

Ford Transit Transporter vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Ford Transit Transporter

  • somewhat more power
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Mercedes V Class

  • clearly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes V Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 67,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,145 £.

V Class

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 Transporter offers somewhat more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers somewhat more torque with 500 Nm compared to 430 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Transit Transporter

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 6 people.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Transporter 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.

from £67,300
Transit Transporter

Ford Transit Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 269 HP
  • Electric Range : 341 - 402 km
Ford Transit Transporter
Mercedes V Class

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Transit Transporter

The Ford Transit is the no-nonsense workhorse that turns heavy-duty hauling into a surprisingly civilized experience, with a cabin that favors practicality over pretense. It’s the go-to for tradespeople and fleet managers who want reliability, adaptability and low running headaches — not showy gimmicks.

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Mercedes V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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Ford Transit Transporter
Mercedes V Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,300 - 73,000 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
341 - 402 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
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Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
-
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 269 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
430 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 198 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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