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Audi A4 Avant vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

Audi A4 Avant vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • markedly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is markedly cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Audi A4 Avant costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,294 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Avant uses 4.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

Sprinter Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Avant offers substantially more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 266 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A4 Avant is considerably faster – reaching 300 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 210 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant delivers clearly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

A4 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi A4 Avant offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is visibly lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 457 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers considerably more capacity – up to 15,500 L, about 14,005 L more than the Audi A4 Avant.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries significantly more – 2,641 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,076 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant 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.

from £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Audi A4 Avant
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

The Mercedes Sprinter is the dependable workhorse that makes light of heavy loads, blending smart practicality with a surprisingly carlike cabin that keeps drivers sane on long runs. With a range of configurations and a reputation for durability, it’s the van buyers turn to when they need something tough, clever and oddly enjoyable to drive.

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Audi A4 Avant
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
90 km/h
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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