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Mercedes Vito Bus vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 49,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Volvo XC60?

Mercedes Vito Bus vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Bus

  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably more trunk space

Volvo XC60

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally lighter

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

Vito Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Vito Bus is markedly cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 49,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,861 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 2.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers substantially more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 288 km more than the Volvo XC60.

XC60

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC60 offers substantially more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Volvo XC60 is markedly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers noticeably more torque with 709 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 209 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC60 is marginally lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 123 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers considerably more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 907 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers substantially more capacity – up to 4,990 L, about 3,447 L more than the Volvo XC60.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries considerably more – 1,077 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 527 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus is far ahead 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.

from £36,300
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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 248 - 370 km
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Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.

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Mercedes Vito Bus
Volvo XC60

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
64 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Length
4,708 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
Payload
510 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Vito Bus have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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