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Mercedes T Class vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (23,000 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes T Class or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

Mercedes T Class vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes T Class

  • very slightly more efficient
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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

T Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is barely cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Mercedes T Class costs 23,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 614 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes T Class uses 5.1 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Proace City Compact Van

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 Toyota Proace City Compact Van offers only slightly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 11.1 s, while the Mercedes T Class takes 11.6 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace City Compact Van delivers very slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

T 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is somewhat lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 198 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries visibly more – 921 kg compared to 630 kg. That’s a difference of about 291 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van 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 £22,400
Proace City Compact Van

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 337 km
Mercedes T Class
Toyota Proace City Compact Van

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Mercedes T Class

The Mercedes T-Class dresses everyday practicality in a premium suit, blending the sensible utility of a small van with the refinement you expect from the three-pointed star. Its flexible interior and clever details make it a brilliantly pragmatic choice for families and active owners who want comfort and usefulness without the fuss.

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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.

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Mercedes T Class
Toyota Proace City Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,000 - 30,500 £
Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
135 - 167 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 kg
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
521 - 630 kg
Payload
560 - 921 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

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