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Mazda 6 Estate vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Mercedes Vito Bus?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • considerably 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

6 Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 6 Estate is noticeably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,330 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Vito Bus uses 6.7 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 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 a bit more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is markedly faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 83 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 242 Nm more.

6 Estate

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, Mazda 6 Estate is clearly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 548 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers considerably more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 868 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers substantially more capacity – up to 4,990 L, about 3,326 L more than the Mazda 6 Estate.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries clearly more – 1,077 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 506 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
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The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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Reviews Mazda 6 Estate

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Kai
14 Jul 2026, 09:51:17

Very stylish and robust car that's consistently comfortable even on long journeys.

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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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Reviews Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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Juan Ramírez
8 Apr 2026, 04:49:28

Comfort, useful space and engine — all good. It only seats two occupants, unless you ask otherwise.

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Mazda 6 Estate
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 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
155 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

The Mazda 6 Estate is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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