Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer carrying up to 10 people, the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer is the more functional choice: its 208 hp, 350 Nm turbo petrol four-cylinder and 3,430 mm wheelbase give it a clear paper advantage over the Vellfire’s 180 hp, 235 Nm and 3,000 mm. The Toyota Vellfire suits seven passengers who prioritise a more lavish cabin, with powered sliding doors, a 14-inch display, 360-degree camera and a five-year warranty. Its annual road tax is also RM399 higher.
Vito Tourer
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer if you need 10 seats, stronger 208 hp and 350 Nm performance, and auto parking.
Vellfire
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if seven-seat comfort, powered sliding doors, a 360-degree camera and five-year warranty matter more.
Key differences
- Power: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 208 hp at 5,500 rpm; Toyota Vellfire 180 hp at 6,000 rpm.
- Torque: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 350 Nm at 1,300 rpm; Toyota Vellfire 235 Nm at 4,100 rpm.
- Seating: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 10 seats; Toyota Vellfire 7 seats.
- Wheelbase: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 3,430 mm; Toyota Vellfire 3,000 mm.
- Length: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 5,370 mm; Toyota Vellfire 5,005 mm.
- Annual road tax: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer RM436; Toyota Vellfire RM835.
Vito Tourer
- 10 seats with 10 three-point seat belts
- 208 hp and 350 Nm from a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine
- Auto parking and six front plus six rear parking sensors
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years
- Manual boot and no power sliding doors
- No 360-degree camera, panoramic roof or rear sun shades
Vellfire
- Powered sliding doors and powered soft-close boot
- 14-inch display, 15-speaker JBL system and 360-degree camera
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty
- Seven seats versus the Vito Tourer’s 10
- 180 hp and 235 Nm versus 208 hp and 350 Nm
- No auto parking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM435,000✓ | RM448,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Commercial | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM436✓ | RM835 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,991 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 208 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 180 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm at 1,300 rpm✓ | 235 Nm at 4,100 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92 mm | 90 mm × 98 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-TRONIC | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 9 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Toyota |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,370 mm | 5,005 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 | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 60 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 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| 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, Driver Knee, 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Rear Passenger Seats in 2nd and 3rd Row | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger 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 Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, Captain Seats 3rd Row, Folding and Sliding 4th Row Bench | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up 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 Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered boot with soft close function |
| 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 | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| 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.
Used Vito Tourer & Vellfire for sale
Vito Tourer vs Vellfire FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer or Toyota Vellfire better?
The Vito Tourer is better for moving larger groups, with 10 seats, 208 hp and 350 Nm. The Vellfire is the better seven-seat executive MPV, adding powered sliding doors, a 360-degree camera and a five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Vellfire costs RM13,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer.
Which has the lower annual road tax?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer has lower annual road tax at RM436, compared with RM835 for the Toyota Vellfire.
