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Mercedes Vito Bus vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Mitsubishi Colt?

Mercedes Vito Bus vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Bus

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mitsubishi Colt is significantly cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,168 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mitsubishi Colt is moderately faster – reaching 174 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 34 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 340 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is substantially lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 834 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 999 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more capacity – up to 4,990 L, about 3,921 L more than the Mitsubishi Colt.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries significantly more – 1,077 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 692 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
Mercedes Vito Bus
Mitsubishi Colt

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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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Mitsubishi Colt

The Mitsubishi Colt is a compact city hatch that blends sensible practicality with cheeky, no-nonsense styling, making it a confident companion for tight streets and daily errands. It may not be a playground for driving purists, but its easy-to-live-with manners, modest running costs and surprisingly roomy cabin make it a smart, sensible pick for urban buyers who value reliability over showmanship.

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Mercedes Vito Bus
Mitsubishi Colt

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 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
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mitsubishi
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