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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Mercedes Vito Transporter comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Mercedes Vito Transporter?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Mercedes Vito Transporter: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • marginally more efficient
  • barely more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • barely cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • considerably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Vito Transporter is barely cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 675 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van uses 6.6 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van is barely more efficient: consuming 20.9 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Transporter. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers considerably more range – reaching up to 474 km, about 211 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Vito Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers considerably more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Transporter delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm more.

Townstar Compact Van

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, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is visibly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,916 kg. The difference is around 517 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries moderately more – 884 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 109 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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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

The Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.

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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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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Mercedes Vito Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
0 - 222 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
547 - 884 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offered with different drivetrains?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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