Deutschland
France
Nederland
Great Britain
Sverige
Norge
Danmark
Suomi
Italia
Polska
EspañaVS
Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Nissan Primastar Bus - Differences and prices compared
Vito Transporter
@ Mercedes-Benz Group Media
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 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28800 £, while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 38500 £. That’s a price difference of around 9714 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes Vito Transporter manages with 6.80 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.90 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.
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 Mercedes Vito Transporter has a distinct edge – offering 237 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Nissan Primastar Bus performs distinct better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Transporter tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Vito Transporter pulls distinct stronger with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.
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: Nissan Primastar Bus offers convincingly more seating capacity – 9 vs 5.
In curb weight, Mercedes Vito Transporter is slight lighter – 1916 kg compared to 1952 kg. The difference is around 36 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Transporter performs a bit better – up to 6600 L, which is about 900 L more than the Nissan Primastar Bus.
When it comes to payload, Nissan Primastar Bus slightly takes the win – 1002 kg compared to 884 kg. That’s a difference of about 118 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Mercedes Vito Transporter proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes Vito Transporter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £28,800
@ Mercedes-Benz Group Media
Mercedes Vito Transporter
Mercedes Vito Transporter
Nissan Primastar Bus
Costs and Consumption
View detailed analysis
View detailed analysis
Engine and Performance
View detailed analysis
View detailed analysis
Dimensions and Body
View detailed analysis
View detailed analysis
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.
details
@ Mercedes-Benz Group Media
Nissan Primastar Bus
The Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.
details
Mercedes Vito Transporter
Nissan Primastar Bus
|
@ Mercedes-Benz Group Media
|
|
|
|
|
Costs and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
28800 - 51600 £
|
Price
38500 - 63200 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L
|
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
|
Electric Range
-
|
|
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
0 - 222 g/km
|
co2
181 - 232 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
|
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Cargo Van
|
Body Type
Bus
|
|
Seats
2 - 5
|
Seats
6 - 9
|
|
Doors
4
|
Doors
4 - 5
|
|
Curb weight
1916 - 2518 kg
|
Curb weight
1952 - 2527 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
-
|
Trunk capacity
-
|
|
Length
4895 - 5390 mm
|
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
|
|
Width
1928 mm
|
Width
1956 mm
|
|
Height
1910 - 1945 mm
|
Height
1935 - 2040 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
3100 - 6600 L
|
Max trunk capacity
4700 - 5700 L
|
|
Payload
547 - 884 kg
|
Payload
543 - 1002 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
|
Engine Type
Diesel
|
|
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
|
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
|
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
|
|
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
|
Max Speed
161 - 180 km/h
|
|
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
|
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
|
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
|
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1997 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2024 - 2025
|
Model Year
2022 - 2025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
|
|
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
|
Brand
Nissan
|
What drive types are available for the Mercedes Vito Transporter?
The Mercedes Vito Transporter is available as Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.