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Mercedes Vito Bus vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Vauxhall Astra?

Mercedes Vito Bus vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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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.

Vauxhall Astra is markedly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,053 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra is substantially more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 11.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 84 km more than the Mercedes Vito Bus.

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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 slightly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is considerably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 585 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers significantly more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 968 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries clearly more – 1,077 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 575 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra 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.

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Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 454 km
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Juan Ramírez
8 Apr 2026, 04:49:28

Comfort, useful space and engine — all good. It only seats two occupants, unless you ask otherwise.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
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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