Verdict
At RM102,076 versus RM342,036, the Maxus V80 is the blunt commercial buy: bigger outside at 5,700 mm long and 2,552 mm tall, diesel-fed, with an 80-litre tank and a quoted 9.1 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer asks a lot more money, but it turns the brief into passenger transport with 10 seats, 208 hp/350 Nm, a 9G-TRONIC auto and far more safety kit, including stability control, blind spot monitoring and Active Brake Assist. For Malaysia, this is cargo-first budget versus people-first comfort and safety.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need the cheaper, larger diesel commercial van and can live with two seats, a 5-speed manual and basic safety kit.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer if you need 10 seats, an automatic gearbox, stronger performance and modern driver assistance.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer RM342,036
- Output: Maxus V80 136 hp/330 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 208 hp/350 Nm
- Transmission/driveline: Maxus V80 5-speed manual/FWD; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 9G-TRONIC/RWD
- Size: Maxus V80 5,700/2,383/2,552 mm; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 5,370/1,928/1,958 mm
- Seating: Maxus V80 2 seats; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 10 seats
- Safety assist: Maxus V80 no stability control or AEB; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer stability control and Active Brake Assist
V80
- Far lower purchase price
- Larger body and 3,850 mm wheelbase suit commercial use
- Diesel with quoted 9.1 L/100 km and an 80-litre tank
- Only 2 seats versus 10
- 136 hp/330 Nm trails the Vito Tourer’s 208 hp/350 Nm
- No stability control, blind spot monitoring or autonomous braking
Vito Tourer
- 10 seats with flexible rear rows and ISOFIX in the 2nd and 3rd rows
- 208 hp/350 Nm with a 9-speed automatic gearbox
- Richer driver aids: Active Brake Assist, lane-keeping steering correction and active cruise control
- Costs RM239,960 more
- Smaller body, with 5,370 mm length versus 5,700 mm and a 3,430 mm wheelbase versus 3,850 mm
- Smaller 70-litre fuel tank versus 80 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 102,076✓ | RM 342,036 |
| Body type | Commercial | MPV |
| Segment | Commercial | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 136 hp | 208 hp✓ |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 350 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | 5 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 5,370 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 3,430 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | 3,100 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 6 | 4 |
| Seats | 2 | 10 |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 225/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 225/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop Econodrive |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Spain (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 10 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for Rear Passenger Seats in 2nd and 3rd Row |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Attention Assist |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, Captain Seats 3rd Row, Folding and Sliding 4th Row Bench |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | 7" Touchscreen Audio 30 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Foot-operated |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years✓ |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 839 | RM 436✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
V80 vs Vito Tourer FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer better?
The Maxus V80 is better for low-cost commercial use and sheer size. The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer is better for carrying people, with 10 seats, stronger output, an automatic gearbox and much more safety equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer costs RM239,960 more than the Maxus V80, at RM342,036 versus RM102,076.
Which one is better for passengers?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer is the passenger choice. It has 10 three-point seatbelts, rear passenger seating, rear climate control and ISOFIX in the 2nd and 3rd rows; the Maxus V80 has only 2 seats.