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

Compare performance (237 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (36300 £ vs 31600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Toyota Proace Transporter?

Mercedes Vito Bus

Toyota Proace Transporter

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 Transporter has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31600 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4695 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Proace Transporter manages with 6.40 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.70 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Toyota Proace Transporter: with 23.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s to a small extent more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 26.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.90 kWh.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 370 km, about 21 km more than the Toyota Proace Transporter.

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 distinct edge – offering 237 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 87 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Proace Transporter performs slightly better – reaching 170 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Vito Bus pulls evident stronger with 500 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 130 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 evident more seating capacity – 8 vs 6.

In curb weight, Toyota Proace Transporter is clearly perceptible lighter – 1656 kg compared to 2023 kg. The difference is around 367 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Proace Transporter performs clearly perceptible better – up to 6600 L, which is about 1610 L more than the Mercedes Vito Bus.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace Transporter slightly takes the win – 1323 kg compared to 1077 kg. That’s a difference of about 246 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus is narrowly 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.

Mercedes Vito Bus
Toyota Proace Transporter

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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 Transporter

The Toyota Proace Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.

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Mercedes Vito Bus
Toyota Proace Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
36300 - 55900 £
Price
31600 - 51000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
221 - 349 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
69 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
8
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2023 - 2739 kg
Curb weight
1656 - 2100 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Length
4980 - 5330 mm
Width
1928 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
1895 - 1935 mm
Max trunk capacity
4190 - 4990 L
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 6600 L
Payload
726 - 1077 kg
Payload
955 - 1323 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual 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
120 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 170 km/h
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 - 2184 cm3

General

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