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Mercedes Vito Bus vs Ford Tourneo Connect comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 27,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Ford Tourneo Connect?

Mercedes Vito Bus vs Ford Tourneo Connect: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
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Ford Tourneo Connect

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Vito Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Ford Tourneo Connect is noticeably cheaper – starting at 27,300 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,988 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Tourneo Connect uses 0.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers significantly more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 251 km more than the Ford Tourneo Connect.

Tourneo Connect

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 Vito Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 87 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

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 Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Tourneo Connect is noticeably lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 481 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Tourneo Connect offers slightly more boot space – 1,720 L compared to 1,390 L. That’s a difference of about 330 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries noticeably more – 1,077 kg compared to 818 kg. That’s a difference of about 259 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Tourneo Connect 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 £27,300
Tourneo Connect

Ford Tourneo Connect

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 116 - 119 km
Mercedes Vito Bus
Ford Tourneo Connect

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes Vito Bus

The Mercedes Vito is a sturdy, no-nonsense people carrier that blends commercial practicality with a surprisingly civilised cabin, making long shuttles feel less like a chore. If you need a dependable transporter that swallows luggage, forgives hard use and still looks a touch more premium than a plain van, the Vito is an easy, sensible pick.

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Ford Tourneo Connect

The Ford Tourneo Connect is a practical, surprisingly polished people-mover that balances family-friendly flexibility with car-like driving manners. With clever storage, sliding doors and a bright, airy cabin it’s a smart choice for buyers who want sensible versatility without sacrificing everyday comfort — and it’s oddly enjoyable to drive for its size.

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Mercedes Vito Bus
Ford Tourneo Connect

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Price
27,300 - 41,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
116 - 119 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
11 - 164 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,781 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Trunk capacity
1,213 - 1,720 L
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
Payload
563 - 818 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.1 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
220 - 350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Ford
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