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VW Caddy Compact Van vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (25,800 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Caddy Compact Van or Mercedes Vito Bus?

VW Caddy Compact Van vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
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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

Caddy Compact Van

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.

VW Caddy Compact Van is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,509 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy Compact Van uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 250 km more than the VW Caddy Compact Van.

Vito Bus

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 Vito Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 87 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Caddy Compact Van is clearly faster – reaching 186 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 46 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Caddy Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is significantly lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 581 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers noticeably more capacity – up to 4,990 L, about 1,290 L more than the VW Caddy Compact Van.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries visibly more – 1,077 kg compared to 759 kg. That’s a difference of about 318 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van is decisively ahead 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 £25,800
Caddy Compact Van

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 120 km
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VW Caddy Compact Van

The VW Caddy is a clever compact van that turns urban chores into something almost enjoyable, thanks to smart packaging and a cabin that refuses to feel like punishment. For buyers who want useful practicality without drama, the Caddy is a tidy, dependable choice that quietly gets the job done while remaining surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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Mercedes Vito Bus

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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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
25,800 - 42,300 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
11 - 154 g/km
co2
0 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
8
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
628 - 759 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
VW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the VW Caddy Compact Van have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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