Compare performance (170 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Mercedes V Class?
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.
Nissan Primastar Bus is very slightly cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,835 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Primastar Bus uses 6.9 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.
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 Mercedes V Class offers visibly 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 visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.
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: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 6.
In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Bus is very slightly lighter – 2,043 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 149 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries very slightly more – 1,002 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 94 kg.
The Mercedes V Class sits just 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.
The Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.
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The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.
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Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
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Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
181 - 182 g/km
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
9
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Seats
6
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Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
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Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
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Width
1,928 mm
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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
953 - 1,002 kg
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Payload
636 - 908 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 170 HP
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Power HP
163 - 237 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 380 Nm
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Torque
370 - 500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 125 kW
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Power kW
120 - 174 kW
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Nissan
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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