Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer who can charge at home or work, the GAC M8 is the more rounded family MPV: its 25.57 kWh battery brings a claimed 106 km EV range, while seven seats, power sliding doors and a 360-degree camera suit daily use. The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer answers a different brief. Its 10 seats, 3,430 mm wheelbase and 350 Nm make it the choice for carrying more people, but it is larger in every exterior dimension and has no electric-only range. The RM106,200 saving makes the M8 hard to ignore unless passenger count is non-negotiable.
Pick the GAC M8 if you want a seven-seat plug-in hybrid with 106 km of EV range, more cabin convenience and a much lower entry price.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer if you need all 10 seats, the 3,430 mm wheelbase and rear-wheel drive more than plug-in capability.
Key differences
- Price: GAC M8 RM328,800; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer RM435,000.
- Seating: GAC M8 has 7 seats; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer has 10 seats.
- Plug-in system: GAC M8 has a 25.57 kWh battery and 106 km EV range; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer has no battery or EV range.
- Output: GAC M8 has 187 hp and 300 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer has 208 hp and 350 Nm.
- Wheelbase: GAC M8 measures 3,070 mm; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer measures 3,430 mm.
- Warranty: GAC M8 gets 5 years/150,000 km plus an 8-year/150,000 km battery warranty; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer gets 2 years with unlimited mileage.
M8
- 106 km EV range from a 25.57 kWh battery
- RM106,200 lower purchase price
- Power sliding doors, panoramic glass roof and 360-degree camera
- 7 seats versus the Vito Tourer’s 10
- 187 hp and 300 Nm versus 208 hp and 350 Nm
- Shorter 3,070 mm wheelbase than the Vito Tourer’s 3,430 mm
Vito Tourer
- 10 seats with three-point belts for all occupants
- 208 hp and 350 Nm, with rear-wheel drive
- Longer 3,430 mm wheelbase and 70-litre fuel tank
- RM106,200 more expensive
- No plug-in hybrid system or EV range
- Two-year warranty versus the M8’s five-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM328,800✓ | RM435,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | — | RM436 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 208 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm at 1,300 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 179 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 25.57 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 106 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 2-DHT | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.8 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,212 mm | 5,370 mm |
| Width | 1,893 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,823 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm | 3,430 mm |
| Weight | 2,420 kg | 3,100 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 56 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 10 |
| Boot Space | 280 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 225/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 225/55R17 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Dunlop Econodrive |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Windshield) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 10 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Rear Passenger Seats in 2nd and 3rd Row |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Attention Assist |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | Second row Individual Captain's Seats, 60:40 Split-folding Third row | 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade and Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 16-Speaker Yamaha Sound System | 7" Touchscreen Audio 30 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Foot-operated |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Year, 150,000 km Warranty (Battery) | — |
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.
Used M8 & Vito Tourer for sale
M8 vs Vito Tourer FAQ
Is the GAC M8 or Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer better?
The GAC M8 is better for most private buyers because it costs less, can cover a claimed 106 km electrically and has more convenience equipment. Choose the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer when its 10-seat capacity is essential.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer costs RM106,200 more than the GAC M8: RM435,000 against RM328,800.
Which MPV carries more people?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer carries 10 people, three more than the seven-seat GAC M8. It also has a 3,430 mm wheelbase, compared with 3,070 mm for the M8.
