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Mercedes V Class vs Toyota Proace Transporter - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (237 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (48200 £ vs 31600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Toyota Proace Transporter?

Mercedes V Class

Toyota Proace Transporter

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.

Toyota Proace Transporter has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31600 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16529 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Proace Transporter manages with 6.40 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.10 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

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 noticeable edge – offering 237 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 87 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 Transporter takes 12.10 s. That’s about 4.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes V Class performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Toyota Proace Transporter tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes V Class pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 500 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 6 people.

In curb weight, Toyota Proace Transporter is evident lighter – 1656 kg compared to 2192 kg. The difference is around 536 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Proace Transporter performs noticeable better – up to 6600 L, which is about 1590 L more than the Mercedes V Class.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace Transporter clearly perceptible takes the win – 1323 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 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.

Mercedes V Class
Toyota Proace Transporter

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Toyota Proace Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.4 - 6.7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.8 - 23.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 221 - 349 km

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 Transporter

The Toyota Proace Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.

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Mercedes V Class
Toyota Proace Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
48200 - 83300 £
Price
31600 - 51000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
221 - 349 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
69 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
6
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2192 - 2464 kg
Curb weight
1656 - 2100 kg
Trunk capacity
610 - 1410 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Length
4980 - 5330 mm
Width
1928 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1901 - 1908 mm
Height
1895 - 1935 mm
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 5010 L
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 6600 L
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
955 - 1323 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, 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
120 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 170 km/h
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
1950 - 1999 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 - 2184 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
Is the Mercedes V Class offered with different drivetrains?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.