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Mercedes V Class vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

Mercedes V Class vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

V Class

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,811 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City Compact Van uses 5.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Proace City 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 considerably more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

V Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is substantially lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 834 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries barely more – 921 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is far 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 £22,400
Proace City Compact Van

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 337 km
Mercedes V Class
Toyota Proace City Compact Van

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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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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

The 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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Mercedes V Class
Toyota Proace City Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
6
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
560 - 921 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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