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Mercedes Vito Transporter vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Transporter or VW ID.5?

Mercedes Vito Transporter vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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VW ID.5

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  • noticeably more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
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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.

Mercedes Vito Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,383 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.5 is markedly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Transporter. That’s a difference of about 5.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 97 km more than the Mercedes Vito Transporter.

ID.5

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 VW ID.5 offers noticeably more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers barely more torque with 545 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 45 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 barely lighter – 1,916 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries markedly more – 884 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 332 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 has the upper hand 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 km
Mercedes Vito Transporter
VW ID.5

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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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VW ID.5

VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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Mercedes Vito Transporter
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 222 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Length
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Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
547 - 884 kg
Payload
529 - 552 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
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