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Kia Picanto vs Mercedes Vito Transporter comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Mercedes Vito Transporter?

Kia Picanto vs Mercedes Vito Transporter: Key differences

Kia Picanto

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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • substantially more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Picanto

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Picanto is considerably cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Transporter costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,705 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

Vito Transporter

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 Mercedes Vito Transporter offers substantially more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 169 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 404 Nm more.

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is clearly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,916 kg. The difference is around 792 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries significantly more – 884 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 552 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter 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 £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
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Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
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
126 - 134 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
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
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Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
547 - 884 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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