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Mercedes V Class vs Peugeot Expert Bus comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Peugeot Expert Bus?

Mercedes V Class vs Peugeot Expert Bus: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • noticeably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot Expert Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • very 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.

Peugeot Expert Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,796 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Expert 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.

Expert Bus

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 noticeably more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Peugeot Expert Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers somewhat more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 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: Peugeot Expert Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Expert Bus is very slightly lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 194 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Expert Bus carries marginally more – 942 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class is narrowly 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
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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
Mercedes V Class
Peugeot Expert Bus

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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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Peugeot Expert Bus

The Peugeot Expert Bus is a sensible people-mover that pairs commercial durability with a surprisingly comfy interior, making it ideal for shuttle duty or large-family road trips. It won’t steal any style prizes, but its practical layout, easy-driving manners and thoughtful kit mean you’ll spend more time moving people and less time fussing over details.

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Mercedes V Class
Peugeot Expert Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
33,400 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
182 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
6
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,029 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
3,061 - 3,497 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
921 - 942 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
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
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