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Mercedes V Class vs Mercedes Vito Transporter comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Mercedes Vito Transporter?

Mercedes V Class vs Mercedes Vito Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

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Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

V 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.

Mercedes Vito Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,382 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Vito Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Vito Transporter

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 237 HP each.

Both models offer the same torque – 500 Nm.

V 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: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Transporter is moderately lighter – 1,916 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 276 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries very slightly more – 908 kg compared to 884 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter 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 £28,800
Vito Transporter

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 304 - 474 km
Mercedes V Class
Mercedes Vito Transporter

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Mercedes V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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Mercedes Vito Transporter

The Mercedes Vito Transporter is a supremely practical workhorse that blends Mercedes refinement with van-like utility, making long days on the road feel surprisingly civilized. With a cleverly thought-out interior and a drive that won’t wear you out, the Vito is the ideal choice for businesses that want capability without sacrificing comfort — and yes, it still looks sharper than most vans at a client meeting.

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Mercedes V Class
Mercedes Vito Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
0 - 222 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
6
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
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Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
547 - 884 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
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Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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