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Mercedes Vito Bus vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Mercedes Vito Bus vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space
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Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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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.

Mercedes Vito Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,398 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers substantially more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 316 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers a bit more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 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 7.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is marginally lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 103 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers significantly more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 704 L. That’s a difference of about 686 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries clearly more – 1,077 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 412 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus 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 £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
Mercedes Vito Bus
Hyundai Santa Fe

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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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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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Mercedes Vito Bus
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic 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
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Hyundai
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