Mercedes-Benz Vito vs Toyota Quantum
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Quantum wins on money kept: 74% retained after three years vs 63%, worth about R 7 830 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Vito | Quantum | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 907 212 | R 754 400 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 15 857/m | R 13 186/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 86% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 74% |
| Value after 3 years | R 567 419 | R 559 589 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 339 793 | R 194 811 |
| Value after 5 years | R 428 748 | R 469 723 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
Mercedes-Benz Vito →
A workhorse van sold here since the late 1990s in panel van and Tourer crew forms. Shuttle operators and businesses buy it as the cheaper alternative to the V-Class, a gap the newer Vito Select narrows further. Diesel Tourers hold value reasonably well thanks to commercial demand.
Known for: shuttle and fleet van workhorse
Toyota Quantum →
The Quantum name arrived in 2005 on the H200-series HiAce and now covers the larger 2019-onwards panel van and bus range. Shuttle services, courier fleets and taxi operators buy it for durability under brutal duty cycles. Used Quantums are always in demand and depreciate slowly for a commercial vehicle.
Known for: taxi and shuttle fleet standard
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Mercedes-Benz Vito or the Toyota Quantum?
The Toyota Quantum. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 63% for the Mercedes-Benz Vito, a gap of 12 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Mercedes-Benz Vito loses about R 339 793 over three years and the Toyota Quantum loses about R 194 811. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Mercedes-Benz Vito runs about R 15 857 per month and the Toyota Quantum about R 13 186, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.