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Mercedes Vito Bus vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or VW Transporter Bus?

Mercedes Vito Bus vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Bus

  • somewhat cheaper
  • moderately more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space

VW Transporter Bus

  • a bit more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit more efficient
  • only slightly lighter

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.

Mercedes Vito Bus is somewhat cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,148 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW Transporter Bus is a bit more efficient: consuming 22.4 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 4.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers moderately more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 46 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Transporter Bus

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 VW Transporter Bus offers a bit more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Bus is visibly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers moderately more torque with 500 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 8 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is only slightly lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 763 L. That’s a difference of about 627 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers slightly more capacity – up to 4,990 L, about 985 L more than the VW Transporter Bus.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries only slightly more – 1,143 kg compared to 1,077 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 87 - 324 km
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VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
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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