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Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Transporter or Porsche Cayenne?

Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • moderately more efficient
  • noticeably 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 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.

Mercedes Vito Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 61,389 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Cayenne is moderately more efficient: consuming 18.9 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Transporter. That’s a difference of about 2.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 194 km more than the Mercedes Vito Transporter.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 919 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers significantly more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 1,000 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 somewhat lighter – 1,916 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 214 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries clearly more – 884 kg compared to 705 kg. That’s a difference of about 179 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 km
Mercedes Vito Transporter
Porsche Cayenne

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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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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Mercedes Vito Transporter
Porsche Cayenne

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 222 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
547 - 884 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, 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
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
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