Compare performance (237 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (36300 £ vs 37600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Peugeot 5008?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mercedes Vito Bus has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36300 £ , while the Peugeot 5008 costs 37600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1264 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 5008 manages with 2.70 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.70 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Peugeot 5008: with 17.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s decisively more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 26.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 8.90 kWh.
As for electric range, the Peugeot 5008 performs decisively better – achieving up to 669 km, about 299 km more than the Mercedes Vito Bus.
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 Peugeot 5008 has a distinct edge – offering 325 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 5008 performs evident better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 5008 pulls barely noticeable stronger with 511 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 11 Nm difference.
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 to a small extent more seating capacity – 8 vs 7.
In curb weight, Peugeot 5008 is a bit lighter – 1700 kg compared to 2023 kg. The difference is around 323 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers decisively more room – 1390 L compared to 348 L. That’s a difference of about 1042 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus performs significantly better – up to 4990 L, which is about 2758 L more than the Peugeot 5008.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes Vito Bus significantly takes the win – 1077 kg compared to 640 kg. That’s a difference of about 437 kg.
The Peugeot 5008 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Peugeot 5008 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe Peugeot 5008 blends Peugeot's sharp design with the space and versatility families actually need, wrapping clever packaging and a premium-feeling cabin in a crisp, SUV-like silhouette. It drives with more poise than you'd expect from a people carrier, serves up practical touches and flexible seating for everyday chaos, and still looks good when parked outside the school gates.
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Price
36300 - 55900 £
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Price
37600 - 54200 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
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Electric Range
78 - 669 km
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
0.4 - 96.9 kWh
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
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co2
0 - 127 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
8
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Seats
7
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2023 - 2739 kg
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Curb weight
1700 - 2344 kg
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1390 L
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Trunk capacity
294 - 348 L
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Length
4895 - 5370 mm
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Length
4791 mm
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Width
1928 mm
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Width
1895 mm
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Height
1890 mm
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Height
1694 mm
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Max trunk capacity
4190 - 4990 L
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Max trunk capacity
2178 - 2232 L
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Payload
726 - 1077 kg
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Payload
596 - 640 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 237 HP
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Power HP
145 - 325 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
140 km/h
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Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
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Torque
330 - 500 Nm
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Torque
230 - 511 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
100 - 174 kW
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Power kW
107 - 239 kW
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Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Peugeot
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The Mercedes Vito Bus is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.