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Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Transporter or Suzuki Jimny?

Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • significantly more power
  • a bit more efficient
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Suzuki Jimny

  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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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.

Suzuki Jimny is a bit cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Transporter costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,505 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Vito Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers significantly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 135 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Suzuki Jimny is only slightly faster – reaching 145 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Transporter tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Transporter delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 370 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.

Seats: Mercedes Vito Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is clearly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,916 kg. The difference is around 751 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 6,600 L, about 5,737 L more than the Suzuki Jimny.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries clearly more – 884 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 614 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
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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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Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Mercedes Vito Transporter
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 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
-
co2
0 - 222 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
547 - 884 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Suzuki
Is the Mercedes Vito Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter is available as Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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