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Mercedes V Class vs Fiat Pandina comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 65 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 14,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Fiat Pandina?

Mercedes V Class vs Fiat Pandina: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Fiat Pandina

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat Pandina is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,030 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Pandina uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes V Class offers considerably more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 65 HP. That’s roughly 172 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Fiat Pandina takes 14.1 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 408 Nm more.

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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 V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Pandina is clearly lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 1,137 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries significantly more – 908 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 523 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class holds a slight edge 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 £48,200
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Mercedes V Class

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
14,100 - 18,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
113 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
6
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
225 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,643 - 1,662 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
365 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
65 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 14.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
92 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
48 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Fiat
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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