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Mercedes V Class vs Toyota Proace Transporter comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Toyota Proace Transporter?

Mercedes V Class vs Toyota Proace Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • noticeably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • visibly 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:

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 Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,529 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace Transporter uses 6.4 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes V Class offers noticeably more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 87 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Toyota Proace Transporter takes 12.1 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 6 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Transporter is visibly lighter – 1,656 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 536 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries clearly more – 1,323 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 415 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Transporter holds a decisive overall lead 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 £31,600
Proace Transporter

Toyota Proace Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 349 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
349 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
0 - 177 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
1,656 - 2,100 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
955 - 1,323 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
120 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, A, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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