Compare performance (400 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Audi A3 Limousine is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,698 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine offers substantially more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers only slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Audi A3 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is considerably lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 1,011 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries significantly more – 1,144 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 624 kg.
The Audi A3 Limousine is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.
detailsThe Mercedes Sprinter is the go-to people-mover for operators and families who want robust practicality wrapped in a premium feel, with a flexible interior that can be tailored from shuttle to mobile office without breaking a sweat. Sporting the three-pointed star and the driving manners of a tall estate, the Sprinter Bus is comfortable, dependable and refreshingly easy to live with day after day.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
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Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
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co2
244 - 322 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
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Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
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Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Width
1,993 mm
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Height
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Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
415 - 520 kg
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Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
114 - 190 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
84 - 140 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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