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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
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Price
22,900 - 36,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 19.1 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
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Electric Range
328 - 339 km
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
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co2
0 - 157 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Seats
8
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
4
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
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Curb weight
1,498 - 1,941 kg
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
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Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
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Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
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Length
4,405 - 4,755 mm
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Width
1,928 mm
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Width
1,848 mm
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Height
1,890 mm
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Height
1,818 - 1,837 mm
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Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
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Max trunk capacity
3,000 - 3,500 L
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Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
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Payload
489 - 814 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, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 237 HP
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
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Max Speed
140 km/h
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Max Speed
132 km/h
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Torque
330 - 500 Nm
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Torque
205 - 300 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
75 - 100 kW
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Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E, F
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Peugeot
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