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Mercedes Vito Bus vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Nissan Interstar?

Mercedes Vito Bus vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Bus

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  • visibly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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Nissan Interstar

  • only slightly cheaper
  • only slightly more electric range
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan Interstar is only slightly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 375 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Vito Bus uses 6.7 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 40 km more than the Mercedes Vito Bus.

Interstar

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 visibly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Bus is only slightly lighter – 2,023 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries visibly more – 1,447 kg compared to 1,077 kg. That’s a difference of about 370 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
Nissan Interstar

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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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Nissan Interstar

The Nissan Interstar is a sensible, no-nonsense panel van that puts practicality front and center, with a cavernous load area and a durable feel built for daily work. It drives with surprising composure for its size, keeps running costs modest, and feels like the kind of professional tool that prefers reliable service over flashy showboating.

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Mercedes Vito Bus
Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Price
36,000 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
0 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
8
Seats
3 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
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