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Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Volvo XC90 comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 74,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Transporter or Volvo XC90?

Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Volvo XC90: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • barely lighter
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Volvo XC90

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Vito Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Vito Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Volvo XC90 costs 74,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,523 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC90 uses 3.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers significantly more range – reaching up to 474 km, about 405 km more than the Volvo XC90.

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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 Volvo XC90 offers significantly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 169 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC90 delivers visibly more torque with 669 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 169 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Volvo XC90 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Transporter is barely lighter – 1,916 kg compared to 2,080 kg. The difference is around 164 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries somewhat more – 884 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 174 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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Volvo XC90

The Volvo XC90 is a serene Scandinavian SUV that mixes minimalist luxury with a composed, confidence-inspiring presence — ideal for buyers who want family practicality without sacrificing style. Inside it serves up a calm, well-crafted cabin and user-friendly tech that keeps long journeys pleasant and tantrums to a minimum, making the XC90 a smart, stylish pick for sensible drivers.

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Reviews Volvo XC90

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Heiko
2 Aug 2026, 12:58:10

I won a Dacia Duster in a lottery. Sold it after six months. Just cheap junk. Then the XC90/1 and now the XC90/2. There are galaxies between them. A Volvo is a Volvo when it comes to reliability, durability and luxury.

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16 May 2026, 03:34:35

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Borstel
11 Nov 2025, 12:59:12

I drive both cars. The XC90’s boot is — contrary to the figures posted here — noticeably larger than the GLC’s when carrying five people. Overall the XC90 is clearly the more comfortable and, above all, the more stable — and therefore the safer — car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Price
74,300 - 84,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.4 - 8.3 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
69 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 222 g/km
co2
71 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Curb weight
2,080 - 2,350 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
547 - 884 kg
Payload
600 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
250 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Torque
360 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Power kW
184 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

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