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Mercedes Vito Bus vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Mercedes Vito Bus vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Bus

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  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Nissan Primastar Bus

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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.

Mercedes Vito Bus is markedly cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,999 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Vito Bus uses 6.7 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Primastar Bus

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 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 clearly 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: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 8.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Bus is barely lighter – 2,023 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries very slightly more – 1,077 kg compared to 1,002 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 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
Nissan Primastar Bus

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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 Primastar Bus

The Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.

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Mercedes Vito Bus
Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8
Seats
9
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Length
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Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
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