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Mercedes V Class vs Nissan Primastar Transporter comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Nissan Primastar Transporter?

Mercedes V Class vs Nissan Primastar Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • visibly more power
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • slightly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • somewhat 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 Transporter is slightly cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,641 £.

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

Primastar Transporter

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 markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 6 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Transporter is somewhat lighter – 1,926 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 266 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries a bit more – 1,110 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 202 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class comes out modestly ahead 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
V Class

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

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
178 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
6
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
899 - 1,110 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
-
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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