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Mercedes Vito Bus vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Lotus Emira?

Mercedes Vito Bus vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • substantially more power
  • markedly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Vito Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,241 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Vito Bus uses 6.7 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

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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 Lotus Emira offers substantially more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 169 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers marginally more torque with 500 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is markedly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 502 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers significantly more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 1,239 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries clearly more – 1,077 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 847 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus holds a decisive overall lead 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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 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
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
8
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lotus
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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