Verdict
These MPVs serve sharply different briefs. The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer’s 10 seats, 5,370 mm body and 3,430 mm wheelbase make it the one for moving the largest group, while its 208 hp turbo petrol four-cylinder and 70-litre tank suit buyers who prefer conventional refuelling. The Zeekr 009 is the more lavish seven-seater: its 335 hp motor, 116 kWh battery and 604 km range pair with air suspension, massage seats and a 30-speaker Yamaha system. For most private buyers, the Zeekr’s equipment and EV range make the stronger case; the Vito wins on headcount.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer if you need all 10 seats and the longer 3,430 mm wheelbase for regular people-moving duty.
Pick the Zeekr 009 if you want a seven-seat electric MPV with 604 km range, 335 hp and far richer rear-passenger amenities.
Key differences
- Seating capacity: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer has 10 seats; Zeekr 009 has 7 seats.
- Powertrain output: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer has 208 hp and 350 Nm; Zeekr 009 has a 335 hp motor and 373 Nm.
- Length and wheelbase: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer is 5,370 mm long with a 3,430 mm wheelbase; Zeekr 009 is 5,209 mm long with a 3,205 mm wheelbase.
- Energy storage: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer has a 70-litre petrol tank; Zeekr 009 has a 116 kWh battery with 604 km range.
- Wheels: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer runs 17-inch alloys with 225/55R17 tyres; Zeekr 009 gets 20-inch alloys with 265/45R20 tyres.
- Airbags: Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer has 6 airbags; Zeekr 009 has 7 airbags.
Vito Tourer
- 10 seats instead of seven
- Longer 5,370 mm body and 3,430 mm wheelbase
- 70-litre petrol tank and 9G-TRONIC automatic
- Only 208 hp and 350 Nm, against the Zeekr’s 335 hp and 373 Nm
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years for the Zeekr
- Lacks the Zeekr’s air suspension, panoramic glass roof and rear-seat massage functions
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- 335 hp, 373 Nm electric motor and 604 km range
- Four-chamber air suspension and 20-inch wheels
- Massage and ventilated front and middle seats, plus a 30-speaker Yamaha sound system
- Seven seats versus the Vito Tourer’s 10
- 150,000 km manufacturer warranty mileage cap, while the Vito Tourer’s two-year manufacturer warranty has unlimited mileage
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM435,000 | RM304,800✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Commercial | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM436 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,991 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 208 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 350 Nm at 1,300 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 373 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 116 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 604 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-TRONIC | — |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,370 mm | 5,209 mm |
| Width | 1,928 mm | 2,024 mm |
| Height | 1,958 mm | 1,848 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,430 mm | 3,205 mm |
| Weight | 3,100 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 10 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 574 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 265/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 265/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Econodrive | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Spain (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Four-chamber Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | 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 Four Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Active Brake Assist | Yes |
| 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 | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, Captain Seats 3rd Row, Folding and Sliding 4th Row Bench | Captain Middle Seats with Massage, Ventilation and Ottoman Functions, 60:40 Split-folding Third 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 | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Roof and Window Shades |
| Audio | 7" Touchscreen Audio 30 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 30-speaker Yamaha Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Sliding Rear Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Foot-operated | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 009 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer or Zeekr 009 better?
The Zeekr 009 is better for a private buyer wanting an electric, well-equipped seven-seat MPV. Choose the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer instead if carrying up to 10 people is the non-negotiable requirement.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 009 costs RM304,800 and the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer costs RM435,000, so the Zeekr is RM130,200 cheaper.
Which one has more seats and EV range?
The Vito Tourer has 10 seats, three more than the Zeekr 009’s seven. The Zeekr is the electric model, with a 116 kWh battery, 604 km range, 11 kW AC charging and 150 kW DC charging.
