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Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Transporter or Toyota Proace City?

Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • substantially more power
  • markedly more electric range
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Toyota Proace City

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • moderately more efficient
  • 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:

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

Toyota Proace City is markedly cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Transporter costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,984 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City uses 5.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City is moderately more efficient: consuming 18.1 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Transporter. That’s a difference of about 3.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers markedly more range – reaching up to 474 km, about 131 km more than the Toyota Proace City.

Proace City

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 substantially more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Transporter delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,916 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries marginally more – 884 kg compared to 829 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter holds a narrow 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
Toyota Proace City

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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 Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Mercedes Vito Transporter
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 222 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
547 - 884 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, 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
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

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