Verdict
The Vito Tourer asks RM342,036 against the Hiace’s RM169,000, so the gap is huge: RM173,036 before insurance and running costs. Both carry 10 people and drive the rear wheels, but they do it differently. The Mercedes-Benz has 208 hp, a nine-speed auto, more driver assists and a lower RM436 road tax. The Toyota counters with 450 Nm, a longer 5,915 mm body, a 5-year warranty and a far lower entry price. For Malaysian fleet use, that matters.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer if you want the stronger safety kit, more cabin comfort and lower annual road tax, and can live with the much higher purchase price.
Pick the Toyota Hiace if purchase cost, torque, size and warranty length matter more than active safety systems and passenger-car cabin equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer RM342,036; Toyota Hiace RM169,000
- Engine output: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 208 hp/350 Nm; Toyota Hiace 175 hp/450 Nm
- Transmission: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 9G-TRONIC 9-speed auto; Toyota Hiace 6-speed sequential auto
- Size: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 5,370 mm long/3,430 mm wheelbase; Toyota Hiace 5,915 mm long/3,860 mm wheelbase
- Safety kit: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer has blind spot info, Active Brake Assist and lane-keeping assist; Toyota Hiace has none of these
- Warranty: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 2 years with 2-year extended cover; Toyota Hiace 5 years
Vito Tourer
- More power: 208 hp versus 175 hp
- Active safety adds blind spot info, Active Brake Assist, lane-keeping assist and collision warning
- Dual-zone front climate control, automatic rear climate control, powered heated front seats and ISOFIX for rear passenger seats
- Costs RM173,036 more to buy
- Less torque: 350 Nm versus 450 Nm
- Shorter standard warranty: 2 years versus 5 years
Hiace
- Much cheaper to buy
- More torque: 450 Nm versus 350 Nm
- Longer body and wheelbase: 5,915 mm and 3,860 mm versus 5,370 mm and 3,430 mm
- No blind spot info, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or collision warning
- Higher road tax: RM1,248 per year versus RM436
- Less cabin equipment, with manual air-con, manual front seats and halogen reflector headlamps
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 342,036 | RM 169,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Commercial |
| Segment | Commercial | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,991 cc | 2,755 cc |
| Horsepower | 208 hp✓ | 175 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 | 15.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-TRONIC | 6 Speed Sequential Automatic |
| Gears | 9 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Toyota |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,370 mm | 5,915 mm |
| Width | 1,928 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Height | 1,958 mm | 2,280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,430 mm | 3,860 mm |
| Weight | 3,100 kg | 2,550 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 10 | 10 |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 235/65R16C |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 235/65R16C |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Econodrive | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Spain (CBU) | Afghanistan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Ladder-frame |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Leaf Spring |
| Front Wheels | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy | 16" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy | 16" Steel |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| 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, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 10 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 | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Attention Assist | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| 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 | Manual recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents with Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | 7" Touchscreen Audio 30 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 7" Infotainment Touchscreen with 2 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | 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 | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Foot-operated | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 436✓ | RM 1,248 |
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 Hiace FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer or Toyota Hiace better?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer is better equipped and safer on paper. The Toyota Hiace is better for cost control, torque, size and warranty length. For private shuttle use, pick the Vito Tourer; for fleet maths, the Hiace is harder to ignore.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer costs RM342,036, while the Toyota Hiace costs RM169,000. That makes the Vito Tourer RM173,036 more expensive before insurance and running costs.
Which one has more space on paper?
The Toyota Hiace is larger, measuring 5,915 mm long with a 3,860 mm wheelbase. The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer measures 5,370 mm long with a 3,430 mm wheelbase. Both have 10 seats.