Compare performance (237 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (48200 £ vs 21200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Toyota Proace City Compact Van has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21200 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26984 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Proace City Compact Van manages with 5.40 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.10 L. The difference is about 1.70 L per 100 km.
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 has a convincingly edge – offering 237 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.10 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes V Class performs slightly better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van tops out at 186 km/h. The difference is around 34 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes V Class pulls evident stronger with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.
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 a bit more seating capacity – 6 vs 5.
In curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is decisively lighter – 1358 kg compared to 2192 kg. The difference is around 834 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes V Class performs to a small extent better – up to 5010 L, which is about 710 L more than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van.
When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace City Compact Van barely noticeable takes the win – 921 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.
The Toyota Proace City Compact Van 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.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.
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Price
48200 - 83300 £
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Price
21200 - 37700 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.50 kWh
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
337 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
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co2
0 - 150 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 61 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
6
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Seats
2 - 5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
2192 - 2464 kg
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Curb weight
1358 - 1837 kg
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Trunk capacity
610 - 1410 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4895 - 5370 mm
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Length
4401 - 4751 mm
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Width
1928 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Height
1901 - 1908 mm
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Height
1860 mm
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Max trunk capacity
4200 - 5010 L
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Max trunk capacity
3300 - 4300 L
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Payload
636 - 908 kg
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Payload
560 - 921 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
163 - 237 HP
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
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Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
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Max Speed
135 - 186 km/h
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Torque
370 - 500 Nm
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
120 - 174 kW
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Toyota
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Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.