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Mercedes Vito Bus vs Nissan Primastar Transporter - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (237 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (36300 £ vs 36500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Nissan Primastar Transporter?

Mercedes Vito Bus

Nissan Primastar Transporter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Vito Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes Vito Bus has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36300 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Transporter costs 36500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 144 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes Vito Bus manages with 6.70 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Transporter with 6.80 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

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 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 237 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan Primastar Transporter performs evident better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Vito Bus pulls noticeable stronger with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.

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 evident more seating capacity – 8 vs 6.

In curb weight, Nissan Primastar Transporter is barely noticeable lighter – 1860 kg compared to 2023 kg. The difference is around 163 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Primastar Transporter performs decisively better – up to 8900 L, which is about 3910 L more than the Mercedes Vito Bus.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Primastar Transporter barely noticeable takes the win – 1173 kg compared to 1077 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 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.

Mercedes Vito Bus
Nissan Primastar Transporter

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from about £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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.7 - 26.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 248 - 370 km

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 Transporter

The Nissan Primastar is a no-nonsense transporter that pairs rugged practicality with a surprisingly civilized cabin, so you arrive with your tools — and your temper — intact. It may not steal glances at the lights, but its sensible layout and dependable nature make it the kind of van you’ll happily rely on day in, day out.

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Mercedes Vito Bus
Nissan Primastar Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
36300 - 55900 £
Price
36500 - 48500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
178 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
8
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2023 - 2739 kg
Curb weight
1860 - 2075 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
Width
1928 mm
Width
1956 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
1971 - 2486 mm
Max trunk capacity
4190 - 4990 L
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 8900 L
Payload
726 - 1077 kg
Payload
899 - 1173 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
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
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2021 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Mercedes Vito Bus?

The Mercedes Vito Bus is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.