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Lexus NX vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (292 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (46,000 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus NX or Mercedes Vito Bus?

Lexus NX vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

Lexus NX

4.8 (15 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly 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

NX

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes Vito Bus is markedly cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the Lexus NX costs 46,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,698 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus NX uses 2.9 L/100km and is significantly 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 significantly more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 298 km more than the Lexus NX.

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 Lexus NX offers slightly more power – delivering 292 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

NX

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, Lexus NX is a bit lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 218 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers substantially more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 845 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries substantially more – 1,077 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 562 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
Lexus NX
Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Lexus NX

The Lexus NX wraps striking, chiseled styling around a cabin that feels more crafted living room than utility vehicle, with soft materials and user-friendly tech that give it genuine premium cachet. On the road it's composed and quietly confident, trading sporty pretensions for a refined, easygoing personality that will suit buyers who want luxury without fuss — with a little Lexus flair to make daily commutes feel special.

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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 NX
Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,000 - 63,400 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
72 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
65 - 134 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
1,805 - 2,065 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
545 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
475 - 515 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
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
200 - 292 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
147 - 215 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
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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