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Mercedes Vito Bus vs Nissan Primastar Transporter comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Nissan Primastar Transporter?

Mercedes Vito Bus vs Nissan Primastar Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Bus

  • only slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • very slightly more efficient

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • very slightly lighter

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 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Transporter costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 144 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Vito Bus uses 6.7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Primastar Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

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.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Primastar Transporter is markedly faster – reaching 178 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.

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:

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 6.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Transporter is very slightly lighter – 1,860 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 163 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Primastar Transporter offers considerably more capacity – up to 8,900 L, about 3,910 L more than the Mercedes Vito Bus.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries very slightly more – 1,173 kg compared to 1,077 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus is clearly superior 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
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Price
36,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.9 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
-
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
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,971 - 2,486 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 8,900 L
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
Payload
899 - 1,173 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 - 178 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
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Vito Bus have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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