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Lexus LM vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (206 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (109,700 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LM or Mercedes Vito Bus?

Lexus LM vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

Lexus LM

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Mercedes Vito Bus

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  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • barely more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • significantly 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.

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 109,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 73,384 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Vito Bus uses 6.7 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Lexus LM with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Vito Bus

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 Bus offers moderately more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 206 HP. That’s roughly 31 HP more horsepower.

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, Mercedes Vito Bus is somewhat lighter – 2,023 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 322 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers significantly more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 110 L. That’s a difference of about 1,280 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries clearly more – 1,077 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 542 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus is decisively ahead 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
Lexus LM
Mercedes Vito Bus

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Lexus LM

The Lexus LM is a decadent, chauffeur-friendly people carrier that dresses up van practicality with yacht-like luxury and unmistakable Lexus polish. Inside it’s all about rear-seat pampering and serene refinement — perfect for buyers who want to arrive feeling like royalty, even if it’s not for the tightest budget or the smallest parking space.

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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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Lexus LM
Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
109,700 - 131,900 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 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
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
160 g/km
co2
0 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4 - 7
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
110 L
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
-
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
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Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
525 - 535 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
206 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
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Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
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Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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