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

Compare performance (237 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (36300 £ vs 35500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Toyota Proace Max?

Mercedes Vito Bus

Toyota Proace Max

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 Max has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35500 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 783 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes Vito Bus manages with 6.70 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Toyota Proace Max with 7.30 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Toyota Proace Max: with 26.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 26.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.50 kWh.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Max performs slightly better – achieving up to 424 km, about 54 km more than the Mercedes Vito Bus.

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 Toyota Proace Max has a somewhat edge – offering 279 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 42 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Proace Max performs somewhat better – reaching 161 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Vito Bus pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 500 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers significantly more seating capacity – 8 vs 3.

In curb weight, Mercedes Vito Bus is hardly perceptible lighter – 2023 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 52 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Proace Max performs decisively better – up to 17000 L, which is about 12010 L more than the Mercedes Vito Bus.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace Max distinct takes the win – 1460 kg compared to 1077 kg. That’s a difference of about 383 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Toyota Proace Max shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £35,500
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Toyota Proace Max

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 279 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.3 - 8.6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.20 kWh
  • Electric Range : 424 km
Mercedes Vito Bus
Toyota Proace Max

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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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Toyota Proace Max

The Toyota Proace Max is a practical, no-nonsense people-mover that swallows luggage and daily chaos with the steady reliability you expect from the badge. Its sensible cabin and unshowy comfort make it a great pick for families and businesses who want versatility without the drama.

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Mercedes Vito Bus
Toyota Proace Max

Costs and Consumption

Price
36300 - 55900 £
Price
35500 - 61000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L
Consumption L/100km
7.3 - 8.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
26.20 kWh
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
0 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
8
Seats
3
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2023 - 2739 kg
Curb weight
2075 - 2790 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Length
5413 - 6363 mm
Width
1928 mm
Width
2050 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
2254 - 2774 mm
Max trunk capacity
4190 - 4990 L
Max trunk capacity
10000 - 17000 L
Payload
726 - 1077 kg
Payload
710 - 1460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Power HP
120 - 279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 161 km/h
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
320 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
88 - 205 kW
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3
Engine capacity
2184 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, 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.