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Nissan Interstar vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (36,200 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Mercedes V Class?

Nissan Interstar vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes V Class

  • noticeably more power
  • only slightly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Interstar

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Interstar is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,005 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes V Class uses 7.1 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

V Class

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 V Class offers noticeably more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 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 V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is marginally lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 139 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries visibly more – 1,447 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 539 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar stands out in the key areas 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 £36,200
Interstar

Nissan Interstar

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 410 km
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Nissan Interstar

The Nissan Interstar is a sensible, no-nonsense panel van that puts practicality front and center, with a cavernous load area and a durable feel built for daily work. It drives with surprising composure for its size, keeps running costs modest, and feels like the kind of professional tool that prefers reliable service over flashy showboating.

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Mercedes V Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
410 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 205 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
6
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Nissan Interstar offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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