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Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Renault Master Transporter comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Transporter or Renault Master Transporter?

Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Renault Master Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • visibly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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Renault Master Transporter

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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Vito Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes Vito Transporter is visibly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Renault Master Transporter costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,865 £.

Both cars consume an average of 6.8 L/100km – no difference here.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Vito Transporter is only slightly more efficient: consuming 21.2 kWh/100km compared to 22.7 kWh/100km for the Renault Master Transporter. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 474 km, about 26 km more than the Renault Master Transporter.

Master Transporter

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 offers visibly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Transporter delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes Vito Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Transporter is a bit lighter – 1,916 kg compared to 2,128 kg. The difference is around 212 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries considerably more – 1,846 kg compared to 884 kg. That’s a difference of about 962 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
Mercedes Vito Transporter
Renault Master 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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Renault Master Transporter

The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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Mercedes Vito Transporter
Renault Master Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Price
38,600 - 55,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.7 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 222 g/km
co2
0 - 318 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
3
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
547 - 884 kg
Payload
902 - 1,846 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

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