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Lexus RX vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Mercedes Vito Bus?

Lexus RX vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

Lexus RX

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  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
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Mercedes Vito Bus

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • 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.

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,970 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers considerably more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 303 km more than the Lexus RX.

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 Lexus RX offers markedly more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 134 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers barely more torque with 551 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 51 Nm more.

RX

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Bus is very slightly lighter – 2,023 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 17 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers substantially more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 929 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries substantially more – 1,077 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 457 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
Lexus RX
Mercedes Vito Bus

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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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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 RX
Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 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
67 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
75 - 183 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
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
-
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, 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
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
551 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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