Compare performance (237 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Toyota Proace Transporter?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Toyota Proace Transporter is somewhat cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,695 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace Transporter uses 6.4 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.
In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace Transporter is slightly more efficient: consuming 23.8 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 2.9 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 21 km more than the Toyota Proace Transporter.
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 Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 87 HP more horsepower.
Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Vito Bus is marginally faster – reaching 140 km/h, while the Toyota Proace Transporter tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.
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 more seats – 8 vs 6.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Transporter is clearly lighter – 1,656 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 367 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Toyota Proace Transporter offers markedly more capacity – up to 6,600 L, about 1,610 L more than the Mercedes Vito Bus.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries slightly more – 1,323 kg compared to 1,077 kg. That’s a difference of about 246 kg.
The Mercedes Vito Bus shows a few small advantages 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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
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Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
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Electric Range
221 - 349 km
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
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co2
0 - 177 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
8
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Seats
3 - 6
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Doors
4
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
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Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 kg
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
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Length
4,980 - 5,330 mm
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Width
1,928 mm
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Width
1,920 mm
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Height
1,890 mm
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Height
1,895 - 1,935 mm
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Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
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Max trunk capacity
5,300 - 6,600 L
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Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
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Payload
955 - 1,323 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 237 HP
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Power HP
120 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
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Max Speed
140 km/h
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Max Speed
130 km/h
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Torque
330 - 500 Nm
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Torque
260 - 370 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 - 174 kW
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Power kW
88 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Toyota
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