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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Mercedes Vito Transporter comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Mercedes Vito Transporter?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Mercedes Vito Transporter: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • visibly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Hatchback

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.

Mazda 3 Hatchback is a bit cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Transporter costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,762 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Hatchback uses 5.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

Vito Transporter

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 Transporter offers visibly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Transporter delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

3 Hatchback

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is noticeably lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,916 kg. The difference is around 499 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries considerably more – 884 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 382 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter is far ahead 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 £28,800
Vito Transporter

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 304 - 474 km
Mazda 3 Hatchback
Mercedes Vito Transporter

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Mazda 3 Hatchback

The Mazda 3 hatchback blends elegant design with a surprisingly sporty drive, giving a cabin that feels more upscale than you’d expect for the segment. Practical enough for everyday life yet eager to entertain behind the wheel, it’s a smart, good-humored choice that makes even grocery runs feel like a mini escape.

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Mercedes Vito Transporter

The Mercedes Vito Transporter is a supremely practical workhorse that blends Mercedes refinement with van-like utility, making long days on the road feel surprisingly civilized. With a cleverly thought-out interior and a drive that won’t wear you out, the Vito is the ideal choice for businesses that want capability without sacrificing comfort — and yes, it still looks sharper than most vans at a client meeting.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback
Mercedes Vito Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 222 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Payload
487 - 502 kg
Payload
547 - 884 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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