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Mercedes B Class vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (238 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (33,100 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or Toyota Proace City?

Mercedes B Class vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Mercedes B Class

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  • considerably more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City

  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • 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

B Class

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.

Toyota Proace City is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Mercedes B Class costs 33,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,331 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes B Class uses 5.1 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Toyota Proace City with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Proace City

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 Mercedes B Class offers considerably more power – delivering 238 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes B Class delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

B Class

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: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is marginally lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,405 kg. The difference is around 39 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers clearly more boot space – 912 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 457 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries markedly more – 829 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 279 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City leads convincingly 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 £20,800
Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 343 km
Mercedes B Class
Toyota Proace City

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Mercedes B Class

The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.

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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Mercedes B Class
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
133 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,565 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
445 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
641 - 912 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 550 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 400 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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