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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
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Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
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Electric Range
194 - 444 km
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
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co2
0 - 333 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
8
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Seats
3
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Doors
4
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
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Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
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Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
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Width
1,928 mm
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Width
1,993 mm
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Height
1,890 mm
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Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
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Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
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Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
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Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
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Payload
577 - 2,641 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 237 HP
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Power HP
114 - 204 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
140 km/h
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Max Speed
90 km/h
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Torque
330 - 500 Nm
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 - 174 kW
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Power kW
84 - 150 kW
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Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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