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Mercedes Vito Transporter vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison
Compare performance (237 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Transporter or BMW 3 Series Touring?
Vito Transporter
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes Vito Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,275 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers considerably more range – reaching up to 474 km, about 377 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
3 Series Touring
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 BMW 3 Series Touring offers considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 293 HP more horsepower.
Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring is substantially faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Transporter tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 110 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers noticeably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is slightly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,916 kg. The difference is around 266 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers considerably more capacity – up to 6,600 L, about 5,090 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries considerably more – 884 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 364 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring has only a minor advantage 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 £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes Vito Transporter
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Mercedes Vito Transporter
The Mercedes Vito Transporter is a supremely practical workhorse that blends Mercedes refinement with van-like utility, making long days on the road feel surprisingly civilized. With a cleverly thought-out interior and a drive that won’t wear you out, the Vito is the ideal choice for businesses that want capability without sacrificing comfort — and yes, it still looks sharper than most vans at a client meeting.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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Mercedes Vito Transporter
BMW 3 Series Touring
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
304 - 474 km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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co2
0 - 222 g/km
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
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Length
4,713 mm
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Width
1,928 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
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Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
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Payload
547 - 884 kg
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
102 - 237 HP
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Torque
270 - 500 Nm
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
75 - 174 kW
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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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
D, E, F, G, B
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
BMW
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