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Mercedes Vito Bus vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Peugeot Rifter?

Mercedes Vito Bus vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Bus

  • substantially more power
  • barely more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space

Peugeot Rifter

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly lighter

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

Vito Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot Rifter is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,470 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Rifter uses 5.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot Rifter is considerably more efficient: consuming 18.3 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 8.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers barely more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 31 km more than the Peugeot Rifter.

Rifter

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 substantially more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Vito Bus is marginally faster – reaching 140 km/h, while the Peugeot Rifter tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 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 7.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is visibly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 525 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 1,050 L. That’s a difference of about 340 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers markedly more capacity – up to 4,990 L, about 1,490 L more than the Peugeot Rifter.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries visibly more – 1,077 kg compared to 814 kg. That’s a difference of about 263 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus holds a decisive overall lead 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
Mercedes Vito Bus
Peugeot Rifter

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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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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Mercedes Vito Bus
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Price
22,900 - 36,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
328 - 339 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
0 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
8
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,941 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Length
4,405 - 4,755 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,818 - 1,837 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Max trunk capacity
3,000 - 3,500 L
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
Payload
489 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, 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
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
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