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Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Transporter or Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • slightly more power
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Vito Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,892 £.

Transit Custom Transporter

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 Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers slightly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers markedly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 130 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: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter sits just 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
Mercedes Vito Transporter
Ford Transit Custom 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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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.

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Mercedes Vito Transporter
Ford Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
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
-
co2
0 - 222 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
547 - 884 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Ford
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