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Mercedes Vito Bus vs Ford Transit Custom Bus comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 50,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Ford Transit Custom Bus?

Mercedes Vito Bus vs Ford Transit Custom Bus: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
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Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • a bit more efficient
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Vito Bus is visibly cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,466 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Transit Custom Bus is a bit more efficient: consuming 22.3 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 4.4 kWh/100km.

Transit Custom Bus

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 only slightly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers visibly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 8.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus holds a slight edge 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 £36,300
Vito Bus

Mercedes Vito Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.7 - 10 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 248 - 370 km
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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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Reviews Mercedes Vito Bus

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Juan Ramírez
8 Apr 2026, 04:49:28

Comfort, useful space and engine — all good. It only seats two occupants, unless you ask otherwise.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus

The Ford Transit Custom Bus is a workhorse with a surprisingly comfy streak, offering a roomy, practical cabin that keeps passengers happy on long runs. It steers with more finesse than you’d expect from a people-mover and, whether you’re running a shuttle or converting it for weekend adventures, it’s a dependable, no-nonsense choice that makes life easier for drivers and operators alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8
Seats
9
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Length
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Width
1,928 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Ford
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Vito Bus have?

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

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