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Mercedes V Class vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Mercedes V Class vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • clearly more power
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • substantially 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,707 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van uses 6.6 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Townstar Compact Van

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 clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is substantially lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 793 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries moderately more – 908 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 133 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van has the upper hand 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 £29,500
Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 263 km
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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
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
0 - 155 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
2 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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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