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Mercedes Vito Bus vs Tesla Model Y comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Tesla Model Y?

Mercedes Vito Bus vs Tesla Model Y: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Bus

  • substantially more trunk space

Tesla Model Y

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • very slightly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Tesla Model Y is only slightly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,053 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Tesla Model Y is significantly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 14 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model Y offers substantially more range – reaching up to 657 km, about 287 km more than the Mercedes Vito Bus.

Model Y

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 Tesla Model Y offers considerably more power – delivering 460 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 223 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Tesla Model Y is visibly faster – reaching 201 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 61 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model Y delivers markedly more torque with 660 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Tesla Model Y is very slightly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers substantially more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 822 L. That’s a difference of about 568 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more capacity – up to 4,990 L, about 2,852 L more than the Tesla Model Y.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries clearly more – 1,077 kg compared to 472 kg. That’s a difference of about 605 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model Y is decisively ahead 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.

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Model Y

Tesla Model Y

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 299 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 534 - 657 km
Mercedes Vito Bus
Tesla Model Y

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Tesla Model Y

The Tesla Model Y blends SUV practicality with sports-car poke, wrapping a roomy, minimalist cabin and handy hatch into a slick, aerodynamic package that feels more Silicon Valley gadget than garage ornament. It’s an ideal pick for buyers who want effortless electric driving, regular software improvements and access to Tesla’s convenient charging network, though style-conscious shoppers should know it’s more about tech and efficiency than classic luxury.

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Mercedes Vito Bus
Tesla Model Y

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Price
34,300 - 53,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
534 - 657 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
64.5 - 83 kWh
co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,108 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Trunk capacity
822 L
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Length
4,790 - 4,797 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,920 - 1,921 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,621 - 1,624 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Max trunk capacity
2,118 - 2,138 L
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
Payload
435 - 472 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Power HP
299 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
201 km/h
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
220 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Tesla
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