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SERES 5 vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (55,700 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SERES 5 or Mercedes Vito Bus?

SERES 5 vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

SERES 5

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
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Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Vito Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the SERES 5 costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,375 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the SERES 5 is significantly more efficient: consuming 18.6 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 8.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the SERES 5 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 430 km, about 60 km more than the Mercedes Vito Bus.

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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 SERES 5 offers substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 348 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SERES 5 delivers considerably more torque with 940 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 440 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 Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Bus is a bit lighter – 2,023 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 337 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers considerably more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 367 L. That’s a difference of about 1,023 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries significantly more – 1,077 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 702 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus 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 £36,300
Vito Bus

Mercedes Vito Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.7 - 10 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 248 - 370 km
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The Mercedes Vito is a sturdy, no-nonsense people carrier that blends commercial practicality with a surprisingly civilised cabin, making long shuttles feel less like a chore. If you need a dependable transporter that swallows luggage, forgives hard use and still looks a touch more premium than a plain van, the Vito is an easy, sensible pick.

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5 (1 Reviews)
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Juan Ramírez
8 Apr 2026, 04:49:28

Comfort, useful space and engine — all good. It only seats two occupants, unless you ask otherwise.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,700 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
430 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
367 L
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
-
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
375 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
585 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
940 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
430 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
SERES
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the SERES 5?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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