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Kia Sportage vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Mercedes Vito Bus?

Kia Sportage vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably lighter

Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably more trunk space

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

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Sportage is noticeably cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,168 £.

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

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers substantially more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 304 km more than the Kia Sportage.

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 Kia Sportage offers a bit 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 noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Sportage

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: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is noticeably lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 471 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers considerably more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 803 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries considerably more – 1,077 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 497 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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Reviews Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Peter
3 Jan 2026, 23:20:52

I drove the Toyota RAV4 and the Kia Sportage on business — the Kia’s engine and automatic gearbox are much better. It doesn’t jerk or scream, and the shifts are smooth. Comfort in both cars is very similar.

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Lello
14 Nov 2025, 09:58:29

Perfect car in every way, good trim, excellent fuel economy and reliability, price competitive with brands that have been established for longer...

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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
30,200 - 47,100 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
67 - 177 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
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
-
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Kia Sportage have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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