Verdict
These are very different tools. The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer costs RM342,036 and buys a 10-seat cabin, 208 hp/350 Nm, a 9-speed auto, rear-wheel drive plus a deep safety list including Active Brake Assist, lane-keeping assist and curtain airbags. The Nissan NV200 at RM79,800 is the working van: two seats, 4,200 litres of cargo space, 108 hp/152 Nm and a 5-speed manual, with a quoted 7.14 L/100 km. For a Malaysian buyer, the decision is passenger transport and safety kit versus low purchase cost and cargo capacity.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer if you need ten belted seats, rear air-con and the stronger 208 hp/350 Nm drivetrain more than a low purchase price.
Pick the Nissan NV200 if you need a RM79,800 CKD cargo van with 4,200 litres of load space and can live with two seats.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer RM342,036; Nissan NV200 RM79,800
- Output: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 208 hp/350 Nm; Nissan NV200 108 hp/152 Nm
- Transmission: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic; Nissan NV200 5MT 5-speed manual
- Seating and cargo: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 10 seats; Nissan NV200 2 seats and 4,200 litres
- Size: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 5,370 mm long with 3,430 mm wheelbase; Nissan NV200 4,400 mm long with 2,725 mm wheelbase
- Safety: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer has front, side and curtain airbags plus stability control; Nissan NV200 has two airbags and no stability control
Vito Tourer
- Much stronger 208 hp/350 Nm turbo petrol engine
- Ten seats with three-point belts for every occupant
- Active Brake Assist, lane-keeping assist, blind spot monitoring and curtain airbags
- RM262,236 dearer to buy
- Much larger at 5,370 mm long and 1,928 mm wide
- Higher annual road tax at RM436 versus RM120
NV200
- Far cheaper entry price
- Quoted 7.14 L/100 km fuel economy
- 4,200 litres of cargo space
- Only two seats versus the Vito Tourer's ten
- Far less power and torque at 108 hp/152 Nm
- No stability control, lane-keeping assist, blind spot monitoring or autonomous braking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 342,036 | RM 79,800✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Commercial |
| Segment | Commercial | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with continuously variable-valve timing control |
| Capacity | 1,991 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 208 hp✓ | 108 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm✓ | 152 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 9G-TRONIC | 5MT |
| Gears | 9 | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Jatco |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 7.14 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,370 mm | 4,400 mm |
| Width | 1,928 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,958 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,430 mm | 2,725 mm |
| Weight | 3,100 kg | 1,220 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 10 | 2 |
| Boot Space | — | 4,200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 165/R14C |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 165/R14C |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Econodrive | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Spain (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy | 14" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy | 14" Steel |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Drum |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual |
| Seat Belts | 10 Three-point | 2 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 | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Attention Assist | Brake Assist |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, Captain Seats 3rd Row, Folding and Sliding 4th Row Bench | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 7" Touchscreen Audio 30 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player with 2 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down |
| 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 | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Foot-operated | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 3 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 436 | RM 120✓ |
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.
Vito Tourer vs NV200 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer or Nissan NV200 better?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer is better for carrying people and safety kit. The Nissan NV200 is better if the job is cargo, low price and simpler running costs.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer costs RM262,236 more than the Nissan NV200. That gap buys more seats, far more power, an automatic gearbox and substantially more safety equipment.
Which one carries more people?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer carries ten people with three-point belts for all seats. The Nissan NV200 has two seats, so it is the cargo choice rather than the people-mover.