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Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Transporter or Lotus Eletre?

Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • a bit more electric range
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,923 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Vito Transporter is very slightly more efficient: consuming 21.2 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 1.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers a bit more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 96 km more than the Mercedes Vito Transporter.

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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 Lotus Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 681 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is significantly faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Transporter tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 125 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 485 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, Mercedes Vito Transporter is noticeably lighter – 1,916 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 649 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 6,600 L, about 5,068 L more than the Lotus Eletre.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries clearly more – 884 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 399 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter holds a decisive overall lead 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
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
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
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
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
547 - 884 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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