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Mercedes V Class vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Mercedes V Class vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • visibly more power
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Nissan Primastar Bus

  • only slightly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • only slightly 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:

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

Nissan Primastar Bus is only slightly cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,835 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Primastar Bus uses 6.9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Primastar Bus

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 V Class offers visibly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

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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: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Bus is only slightly lighter – 2,043 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 149 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries only slightly more – 1,002 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 94 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class sits just ahead 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 £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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Mercedes V Class
Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
6
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

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

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

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