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Kia XCeed vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Mercedes Vito Bus?

Kia XCeed vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • 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

XCeed

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia XCeed is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,196 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia XCeed uses 6.3 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Vito Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm more.

XCeed

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is clearly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 672 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 964 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries significantly more – 1,077 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 592 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
Kia XCeed
Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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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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Kia XCeed
Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
143 - 155 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
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
426 L
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
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Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,826 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
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Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
471 - 485 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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