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Mazda CX-5 vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (141 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 CX-5 or Mercedes Vito Bus?

Mazda CX-5 vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

Mazda CX-5

4.6 (9 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CX-5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda CX-5 is visibly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,339 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Vito Bus uses 6.7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 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 substantially more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 96 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 262 Nm more.

CX-5

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.

Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda CX-5 is clearly lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 394 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers significantly more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 924 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries significantly more – 1,077 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 476 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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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Mazda CX-5

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Reviews Mazda CX-5

4.6 (9 Reviews)
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Marc Adriaans
4 Jun 2026, 13:04:31

I've been driving Mazdas for about ten years now without problems and with a lot of enjoyment. The last 3.5 years in a CX‑5. A really nice, smooth car that can tow quite a bit too, although I wouldn't recommend doing that with the FWD because it lacks grip on the front axle — so if you fit a towbar always choose the AWD. The only downside I can think of, after long consideration, is... nothing 🤔

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Bengt
25 Jan 2026, 14:05:09

I've owned several Volvos, but I drive a Mazda now and would never switch back.

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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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Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.5 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
157 - 169 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
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
-
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
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Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
566 - 601 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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
141 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
238 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
104 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 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
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Mazda CX-5 offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda CX-5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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