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Mercedes Vito Bus vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Skoda Octavia Combi?

Mercedes Vito Bus vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Bus

  • clearly more trunk space

Skoda Octavia Combi

  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter

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.

Skoda Octavia Combi is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,753 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Combi uses 4.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

Octavia Combi

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 Skoda Octavia Combi offers a bit more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Octavia Combi is considerably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 110 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 130 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 657 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 640 L. That’s a difference of about 750 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more capacity – up to 4,990 L, about 3,290 L more than the Skoda Octavia Combi.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries substantially more – 1,077 kg compared to 534 kg. That’s a difference of about 543 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
Skoda Octavia Combi

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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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Skoda Octavia Combi

The Skoda Octavia Combi is the sensible family wagon that somehow turns grocery runs and long trips into a pleasant, unshowy experience — spacious, practical and built like it prefers reliability over flash. With smart touches, clever storage and a cabin that feels grown-up rather than frugal, it’s an easy recommendation for buyers who want maximum utility without sacrificing comfort or style.

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Mercedes Vito Bus
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Price
25,600 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,468 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
Payload
471 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
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