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Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Mercedes Vito Bus?

Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly 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

MX-30

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-30 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,482 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mazda MX-30 is clearly more efficient: consuming 18.3 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 8.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers significantly more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 285 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

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 visibly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 140 km/h.

MX-30

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 MX-30 is marginally lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 174 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 1,040 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers considerably more capacity – up to 4,990 L, about 3,835 L more than the Mazda MX-30.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries considerably more – 1,077 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 675 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
Mazda MX-30
Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mazda MX-30

The Mazda MX-30 trades conventional EV practicality for a boutique vibe, wrapping easy urban agility and a stylish, artisan interior into a compact package that stands out in the crossover crowd. It’s ideal for city-minded buyers who value design and driving feel over long-distance trips, and its quirky details prove Mazda can be playful without losing its driver-focused soul.

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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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Mazda MX-30
Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
22 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
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
402 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction 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
170 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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