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VW Transporter Transporter vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Transporter or Mercedes V Class?

VW Transporter Transporter vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

VW Transporter Transporter

  • visibly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • slightly lighter
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Mercedes V Class

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transporter Transporter

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 Transporter Transporter is visibly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,649 £.

Both cars consume an average of 7.1 L/100km – no difference here.

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

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.4 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers a bit more torque with 500 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is slightly lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries markedly more – 1,259 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 351 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter is clearly superior 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 £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, 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 : 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 56 - 331 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 220 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
6
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the VW Transporter Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Transporter Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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