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Mercedes Vito Bus vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or VW Polo?

Mercedes Vito Bus vs VW Polo: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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VW Polo

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

VW Polo is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,072 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Polo uses 5.1 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

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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 Mercedes Vito Bus offers moderately more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 180 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, VW Polo is significantly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 880 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers significantly more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 1,039 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries considerably more – 1,077 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 620 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus is decisively 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.

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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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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Reviews Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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Juan Ramírez
8 Apr 2026, 04:49:28

Comfort, useful space and engine — all good. It only seats two occupants, unless you ask otherwise.

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VW Polo

The Polo is a well-built, comfortable hatchback that blends a refined cabin and composed manners into a compact package. It's easy to live with day to day, offering sensible space, tidy controls and reassuring quality that make it a practical choice for city or longer trips.

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4.2 (4 Reviews)
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Michel
13 Jun 2026, 15:24:46

Nice, spacious car with many options available (panoramic roof and travel assist).

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 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
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Length
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Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
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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