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Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Transporter or Casalini 550?

Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Casalini 550: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • clearly more power
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Casalini 550

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Vito Transporter

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.

Casalini 550 is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,000 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Transporter costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,751 £.

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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 Mercedes Vito Transporter offers clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 229 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Vito Transporter is substantially faster – reaching 140 km/h, while the Casalini 550 tops out at 45 km/h. The difference is around 95 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Transporter delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 472 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.

Seats: Mercedes Vito Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is significantly lighter – 425 kg compared to 1,916 kg. The difference is around 1,491 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries significantly more – 884 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 611 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter 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 £28,800
Vito Transporter

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 304 - 474 km
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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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The Casalini 550 is a compact city runabout that packs surprising practicality into a tiny footprint, making parking a breeze and daily errands almost enjoyable. It won't wow on long highway blasts, but for shopping trips and short commutes it's a clever, affordable alternative to a full-size car — proof that you don't need a giant wallet to get where you need to go.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 222 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
20 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
547 - 884 kg
Payload
273 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Max Speed
45 km/h
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Torque
28 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
2
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
479 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Casalini
Is the Mercedes Vito Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter is available as Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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