Compare performance (237 HP vs 952 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 88,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Porsche Taycan Wagon?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
Mercedes Vito Bus is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the Porsche Taycan Wagon costs 88,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,384 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is clearly more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 9.2 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan Wagon offers significantly more range – reaching up to 652 km, about 282 km more than the Mercedes Vito Bus.
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 Porsche Taycan Wagon offers significantly more power – delivering 952 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 715 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan Wagon delivers substantially more torque with 1,110 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 610 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 4.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Bus is only slightly lighter – 2,023 kg compared to 2,190 kg. The difference is around 167 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 446 L. That’s a difference of about 944 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries clearly more – 1,077 kg compared to 605 kg. That’s a difference of about 472 kg.
The Mercedes Vito Bus holds a slight edge 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 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo dresses electric sportscar intent in a practical, slightly rugged estate body, delivering rare performance thrills with genuine everyday usefulness. It feels unmistakably Porsche inside — taut, premium and driver-focused — while the raised ride and extra luggage space make it as happy on a muddy weekend escape as it is on a twisty back road.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
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Price
88,700 - 182,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 19 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
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Electric Range
537 - 652 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 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
Estate
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Seats
8
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Seats
4
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Doors
4
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
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Curb weight
2,190 - 2,400 kg
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
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Trunk capacity
405 - 446 L
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Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,928 mm
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Width
1,966 - 1,967 mm
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Height
1,890 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
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Payload
475 - 605 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 237 HP
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Power HP
408 - 952 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 4.8 s
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Max Speed
140 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
330 - 500 Nm
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Torque
410 - 1,110 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
100 - 174 kW
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Power kW
300 - 700 kW
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Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Porsche
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