Verdict
At RM435,000, the Vito Tourer is RM113,000 cheaper and is the practical people carrier: 10 seats, a 3,430 mm wheelbase and 5,370 mm body suit operators moving large groups. The RM548,000 Alphard trades three seats and 360 mm of length for 274 hp and 430 Nm against 208 hp and 350 Nm, plus a stated 510-litre boot and five-year warranty. Its 19-inch wheels, powered sliding doors and middle-row ottoman chairs make stronger sense for seven-seat executive duty; the Vito’s 3,100 kg weight makes it the less obvious private-family choice.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer if carrying up to 10 people matters more than executive rear-seat equipment and outright power.
Pick the Toyota Alphard if you need a seven-seat executive MPV with 274 hp, powered sliding doors and a longer five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer RM435,000; Toyota Alphard RM548,000.
- Engine output: Vito Tourer 208 hp and 350 Nm; Alphard 274 hp and 430 Nm.
- Length: Vito Tourer 5,370 mm; Alphard 5,010 mm.
- Wheelbase: Vito Tourer 3,430 mm; Alphard 3,000 mm.
- Seating: Vito Tourer 10 seats; Alphard 7 seats.
- Manufacturer warranty: Vito Tourer 2 years; Alphard 5 years.
Vito Tourer
- 10 seats with 10 three-point seat belts.
- Long 3,430 mm wheelbase and 5,370 mm body.
- Automatic parking and six front plus six rear parking sensors.
- 208 hp and 350 Nm trail the Alphard’s 274 hp and 430 Nm.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years.
- No powered sliding doors; the tailgate is manually operated.
Alphard
- 274 hp and 430 Nm from its 2.4-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Powered sliding doors with soft close and contactless powered boot.
- 360-degree camera, 14-inch display and 15-speaker JBL sound system.
- RM113,000 more expensive.
- Seven seats versus the Vito Tourer’s 10.
- RM754 annual road tax versus RM436.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM435,000✓ | RM548,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Commercial | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM436✓ | RM754 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharger and Intercooler with Dual VVT-i |
| Capacity | 1,991 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 208 hp at 5,500 rpm | 274 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm at 1,300 rpm | 430 Nm at 1,700 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92 mm | 87.5 mm × 99.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-TRONIC | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 9 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Toyota |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,370 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,928 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,958 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,430 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 3,100 kg | 2,235 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 10 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 510 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Econodrive | Michelin Primacy SUV+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Spain (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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 | 10 Three-point | 6 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Rear Passenger Seats in 2nd and 3rd Row | Available on Two Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Active Brake Assist | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Attention Assist | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory, Passenger Side Shoulder Switch |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, Captain Seats 3rd Row, Folding and Sliding 4th Row Bench | Ottoman Captain's Chairs Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding, 60:40 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 7" Touchscreen Audio 30 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Power sliding with soft close function |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Foot-operated | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
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.
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Vito Tourer vs Alphard FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer or Toyota Alphard better?
The Toyota Alphard is better for seven-seat executive transport, with more power, powered doors and more rear-cabin equipment. Choose the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer if the priority is carrying 10 people and saving RM113,000.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Alphard costs RM113,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer.
Which MPV carries more passengers?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer carries 10 people, three more than the Toyota Alphard’s seven seats. It also has 10 three-point seat belts, against six in the Alphard.
