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Mercedes Vito Bus vs Toyota Proace City - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (237 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (36300 £ vs 20800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Toyota Proace City?

Mercedes Vito Bus

Toyota Proace City

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

Vito Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Proace City has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20800 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15532 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Proace City manages with 5.30 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.70 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Toyota Proace City: with 18.10 kWh per 100 km, it’s convincingly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 26.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 8.60 kWh.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus performs minimal better – achieving up to 370 km, about 27 km more than the Toyota Proace City.

Proace City

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 has a convincingly edge – offering 237 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Proace City performs evident better – reaching 186 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 46 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Vito Bus pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

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 somewhat more seating capacity – 8 vs 7.

In curb weight, Toyota Proace City is decisively lighter – 1366 kg compared to 2023 kg. The difference is around 657 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers noticeable more room – 1390 L compared to 912 L. That’s a difference of about 478 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus performs decisively better – up to 4990 L, which is about 2297 L more than the Toyota Proace City.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes Vito Bus a bit takes the win – 1077 kg compared to 869 kg. That’s a difference of about 208 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus is clearly superior overall 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.

Mercedes Vito Bus
Toyota Proace City

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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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.7 - 26.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 248 - 370 km

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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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Mercedes Vito Bus
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
36300 - 55900 £
Price
20800 - 44100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.10 kWh
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 61 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
8
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2023 - 2739 kg
Curb weight
1366 - 1664 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1390 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Length
4401 - 4751 mm
Width
1928 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
1812 - 1818 mm
Max trunk capacity
4190 - 4990 L
Max trunk capacity
2126 - 2693 L
Payload
726 - 1077 kg
Payload
525 - 869 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction 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
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 186 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
1950 - 1999 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Mercedes Vito Bus?

The Mercedes Vito Bus is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.