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Mercedes Vito Bus vs VW Caddy Compact Van - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (237 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (36300 £ vs 25800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Mercedes Vito Bus

VW Caddy Compact Van

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Caddy Compact Van has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25800 £, while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36300 £. That’s a price difference of around 10509 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Caddy Compact Van manages with 0.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.70 L. The difference is about 6.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes Vito Bus performs decisively better – achieving up to 370 km, about 250 km more than the VW Caddy Compact Van.

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

In terms of top speed, the VW Caddy Compact Van performs distinct 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 320 Nm. That’s about 180 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 decisively more seating capacity – 8 vs 2.

In curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1442 kg compared to 2023 kg. The difference is around 581 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus performs evident better – up to 4990 L, which is about 1290 L more than the VW Caddy Compact Van.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes Vito Bus clearly perceptible takes the win – 1077 kg compared to 759 kg. That’s a difference of about 318 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Caddy Compact Van shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance 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 £25,800
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VW Caddy Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 6.8 L
  • Electric Range : 117 - 120 km
Mercedes Vito Bus
VW Caddy Compact Van

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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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VW Caddy Compact Van

The VW Caddy is a clever compact van that turns urban chores into something almost enjoyable, thanks to smart packaging and a cabin that refuses to feel like punishment. For buyers who want useful practicality without drama, the Caddy is a tidy, dependable choice that quietly gets the job done while remaining surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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Mercedes Vito Bus
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Costs and Consumption

Price
36300 - 55900 £
Price
25800 - 42300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
8
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2023 - 2739 kg
Curb weight
1442 - 1818 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Length
4500 - 4853 mm
Width
1928 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
1819 - 1823 mm
Max trunk capacity
4190 - 4990 L
Max trunk capacity
3100 - 3700 L
Payload
726 - 1077 kg
Payload
628 - 759 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
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 and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.