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Mercedes Vito Bus vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

Mercedes Vito Bus vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Bus

  • moderately more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • only slightly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • markedly cheaper
  • slightly more electric range

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 Sprinter Transporter is markedly cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,382 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Vito Bus uses 6.7 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Vito Bus is only slightly more efficient: consuming 26.7 kWh/100km compared to 27.1 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers slightly more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 74 km more than the Mercedes Vito Bus.

Sprinter Transporter

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 Mercedes Vito Bus offers moderately more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Vito Bus is noticeably faster – reaching 140 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers barely more torque with 500 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Bus is only slightly lighter – 2,023 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 29 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers considerably more capacity – up to 15,500 L, about 10,510 L more than the Mercedes Vito Bus.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries clearly more – 2,641 kg compared to 1,077 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,564 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter holds a solid 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 £26,900
Sprinter Transporter

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 114 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 194 - 444 km
Mercedes Vito Bus
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

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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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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

The Mercedes Sprinter is the dependable workhorse that makes light of heavy loads, blending smart practicality with a surprisingly carlike cabin that keeps drivers sane on long runs. With a range of configurations and a reputation for durability, it’s the van buyers turn to when they need something tough, clever and oddly enjoyable to drive.

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Mercedes Vito Bus
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
8
Seats
3
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic 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
114 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
90 km/h
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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