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Mercedes V Class vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or VW Transporter Transporter?

Mercedes V Class vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

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VW Transporter Transporter

  • visibly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • somewhat 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.

VW Transporter Transporter is visibly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,649 £.

Both cars consume an average of 7.1 L/100km – no difference here.

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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 VW Transporter Transporter offers a bit more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.4 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers a bit more torque with 500 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is somewhat lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries clearly more – 1,259 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 351 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter 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.

from £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 56 - 331 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
6
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
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Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

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

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

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