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Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Toyota Land Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 72,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Transporter or Toyota Land Cruiser?

Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Toyota Land Cruiser: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Toyota Land Cruiser

3.3 (1 Reviews)
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,209 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Vito Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

Land Cruiser

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 Mercedes Vito Transporter offers a bit more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

Both models offer the same torque – 500 Nm.

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: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Transporter is markedly lighter – 1,916 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 499 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries somewhat more – 884 kg compared to 750 kg. That’s a difference of about 134 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter is clearly superior 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
Toyota Land Cruiser

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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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Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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Mercedes Vito Transporter
Toyota Land Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 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
278 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
547 - 884 kg
Payload
685 - 750 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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