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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
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Price
36,000 - 54,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
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Electric Range
410 km
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
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co2
0 - 195 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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 - 7
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Doors
4
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
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Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 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
-
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Width
1,928 mm
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Width
2,080 mm
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Height
1,890 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
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Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 237 HP
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Power HP
130 - 170 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
-
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Torque
330 - 500 Nm
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Torque
300 - 380 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
96 - 125 kW
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Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Nissan
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