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VW Transporter Bus vs Mercedes Vito Transporter comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Mercedes Vito Transporter?

VW Transporter Bus vs Mercedes Vito Transporter: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
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Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transporter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Vito Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,696 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Vito Transporter is very slightly more efficient: consuming 21.2 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 474 km, about 150 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Vito Transporter

Engine and Performance:

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 VW Transporter Bus offers slightly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Bus is visibly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Transporter tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Transporter delivers moderately more torque with 500 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 85 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: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Transporter is very slightly lighter – 1,916 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 82 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers noticeably more capacity – up to 6,600 L, about 2,595 L more than the VW Transporter Bus.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries markedly more – 1,143 kg compared to 884 kg. That’s a difference of about 259 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 km
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The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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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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Mercedes Vito Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
0 - 222 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 8
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
Payload
547 - 884 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
VW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the VW Transporter Bus?

The VW Transporter Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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