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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Mercedes Vito Bus?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Santa Fe

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.

Mercedes Vito Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,398 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers considerably more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 316 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Vito Bus

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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers moderately more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is marginally lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 103 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 704 L. That’s a difference of about 686 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries visibly more – 1,077 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 412 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus is clearly superior overall 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 £36,300
Vito Bus

Mercedes Vito Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 10 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 248 - 370 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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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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Hyundai Santa Fe
Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
-
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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