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Mercedes Vito Bus vs Vauxhall Frontera comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Vauxhall Frontera?

Mercedes Vito Bus vs Vauxhall Frontera: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more trunk space
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Vauxhall Frontera

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Frontera is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,596 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Frontera uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Frontera is considerably more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 10 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Frontera offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 30 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 noticeably more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 92 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 270 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 7.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is considerably lighter – 1,394 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 629 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers considerably more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 930 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries considerably more – 1,077 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 507 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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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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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Reviews Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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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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Vauxhall Frontera

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Pascal
5 Jun 2026, 04:10:37

A thoroughly bad cheap car. Feels like a C3 Aircross for the poor.

That's a reason to change employers! Terrible car.

It already has a nickname, "Klapperchen"

I think any Dacia is better!

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Roch
18 May 2026, 10:12:50

Automatic gearbox and certain features, like the windshield wipers that aren’t optional; the trunk capacity is larger on the 5-seat Frontera.

Wolfgang
6 May 2026, 04:24:52

I just like the Opel better (maybe only because I'm very disappointed in VW and therefore also in its subsidiaries).

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Gilbert
14 Apr 2026, 08:19:17

I bought the Opel Frontera GS 145PS after also testing the VW T‑Roc; so far I've driven about 5,800 km in it.

My purchase decision was based on the following criteria:
- modern design that stands out from the crowd
- low fuel consumption
- very good seats and plenty of space front and rear
- large, practical boot
- good performance characteristics
- very easy to get into
- simple controls, partly with physical buttons
- clear, well‑laid‑out cockpit

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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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Vauxhall Frontera

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
308 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
0 - 118 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
Payload
436 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
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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