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Mercedes Vito Transporter vs SsangYong Musso comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 28,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Transporter or SsangYong Musso?

Mercedes Vito Transporter vs SsangYong Musso: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • somewhat more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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SsangYong Musso

  • very slightly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Vito Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SsangYong Musso is very slightly cheaper – starting at 28,700 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Transporter costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 77 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Vito Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Musso with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

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 somewhat more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the SsangYong Musso is clearly faster – reaching 187 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Transporter tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 47 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Transporter delivers a bit more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Transporter is very slightly lighter – 1,916 kg compared to 2,045 kg. The difference is around 129 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries slightly more – 1,010 kg compared to 884 kg. That’s a difference of about 126 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter is far ahead overall 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
SsangYong Musso

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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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SsangYong Musso

The Musso is a no-nonsense pickup that blends rugged capability with surprisingly comfy cabin manners, perfect for buyers who want practicality over prestige. It may not turn heads at the coffee stop, but its sensible layout, useful load space and low running costs make it a very pragmatic choice for workdays and weekends.

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Mercedes Vito Transporter
SsangYong Musso

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Price
28,700 - 42,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 222 g/km
co2
221 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
547 - 884 kg
Payload
785 - 1,010 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, Automatic 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
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Power kW
149 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SsangYong
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