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Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Porsche Taycan Wagon comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 952 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 88,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Transporter or Porsche Taycan Wagon?

Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Porsche Taycan Wagon: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Porsche Taycan Wagon costs 88,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 59,932 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is clearly more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Transporter. That’s a difference of about 3.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan Wagon offers markedly more range – reaching up to 652 km, about 178 km more than the Mercedes Vito Transporter.

Taycan Wagon

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 Porsche Taycan Wagon offers significantly more power – delivering 952 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 715 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan Wagon delivers substantially more torque with 1,110 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 610 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.

Seats: Mercedes Vito Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Transporter is slightly lighter – 1,916 kg compared to 2,190 kg. The difference is around 274 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries markedly more – 884 kg compared to 605 kg. That’s a difference of about 279 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter shows a few small advantages 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
Porsche Taycan Wagon

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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 Taycan Wagon

The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo dresses electric sportscar intent in a practical, slightly rugged estate body, delivering rare performance thrills with genuine everyday usefulness. It feels unmistakably Porsche inside — taut, premium and driver-focused — while the raised ride and extra luggage space make it as happy on a muddy weekend escape as it is on a twisty back road.

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Mercedes Vito Transporter
Porsche Taycan Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Price
88,700 - 182,100 £
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
17.5 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Electric Range
537 - 652 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 222 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Curb weight
2,190 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
405 - 446 L
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,967 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
547 - 884 kg
Payload
475 - 605 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Power HP
408 - 952 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,110 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Power kW
300 - 700 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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