Ford Transit Custom vs Mercedes-Benz Vito
The Ford Transit Custom and the Mercedes-Benz Vito side by side, from the manufacturers' own figures: every version THRIVE tracks, with unverified figures left out.
Where each is stronger
The Mercedes-Benz Vito is the cheaper way in: from £34,275 excluding VAT, against £35,950 for the Ford Transit Custom.
The Ford Transit Custom carries more: up to 1,354 kg of payload, against 886 kg for the Mercedes-Benz Vito.
The Ford Transit Custom has the bigger load area: up to 6.8 m³, against 6.6 m³.
Electric range favours the Ford Transit Custom: up to 230 miles (official), against 159 for the Mercedes-Benz Vito.
The Ford Transit Custom tows more: up to 2,300 kg braked, against 0 kg.
Ford Transit Custom vs Mercedes-Benz Vito: the figures
Best figure across each model's versions; the version pages show which version and the source for every number. The stronger figure is in bold.
| Specification | Ford Transit Custom | Mercedes-Benz Vito |
|---|---|---|
| Versions we track | 8 | 4 |
| Fuel | electric and diesel | electric and diesel |
| Price from (excluding VAT) | £35,950 | £34,275 |
| Payload, up to | 1,354 kg | 886 kg |
| Load volume, up to | 6.8 m³ | 6.6 m³ |
| Official electric range, up to | 230 miles | 159 miles |
| Usable battery, up to | 71 kWh | 60 kWh |
| DC rapid charging, up to | 125 kW | 80 kW |
| Official fuel economy, best | 39.2 mpg | 40.4 mpg |
| Towing (braked), up to | 2,300 kg | 0 kg |
| Load length at floor, up to | - | 3,061 mm |
| Load height, up to | - | 1,392 mm |
| Overall length | 5,050 mm to 5,450 mm | 5,140 mm to 5,370 mm |
Every Ford Transit Custom versions compared
- Ford E-Transit Custom Trend 320 SWB Low Roof Double Cab-In-Van (L1 H1), 71kWh 100kW / 136PS RWD
- Ford E-Transit Custom Trend 320 LWB Low Roof Double Cab-In-Van (L2 H1), 71kWh 100kW / 136PS RWD
- Ford E-Transit Custom Trend 340 LWB Low Roof Van (L2 H1), 71kWh 100kW / 136PS RWD
- Ford E-Transit Custom Trend 320 L1H1 SWB Low Roof Van, 71kWh 100kW/136PS RWD
- Ford Transit Custom Trend 320 SWB Low Roof Van (L1 H1), 2.0L EcoBlue 110PS 6 Speed Manual FWD
- Ford Transit Custom Trend 320 SWB Low Roof Double Cab-In-Van (L1 H1), 2.0L EcoBlue 110PS 6 Speed Manual FWD
- Ford Transit Custom Trend 320 LWB Low Roof Double Cab-In-Van (L2 H1), 2.0L EcoBlue 110PS 6 Speed Manual FWD
- Ford Transit Custom Trend 320 LWB Low Roof Van (L2 H1), 2.0L EcoBlue 110PS 6 Speed Manual FWD