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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
23,000 - 30,500 £
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Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
337 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
135 - 167 g/km
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co2
0 - 149 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5
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Seats
3 - 5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 kg
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Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
1,848 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
521 - 630 kg
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Payload
560 - 921 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
95 - 131 HP
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 270 Nm
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Toyota
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