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Kia Sorento vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Mercedes Vito Bus?

Kia Sorento vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • very slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Vito Bus is visibly cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,547 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers significantly more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 315 km more than the Kia Sorento.

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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 Kia Sorento offers very slightly more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers moderately more torque with 500 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is marginally lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 168 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers substantially more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 705 L. That’s a difference of about 685 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries visibly more – 1,077 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 392 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus 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 £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
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Juan Ramírez
8 Apr 2026, 04:49:28

Comfort, useful space and engine — all good. It only seats two occupants, unless you ask otherwise.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
87 - 174 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
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 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
162 - 685 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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