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Audi A4 Limousine vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

Audi A4 Limousine vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • noticeably cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A4 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is noticeably cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Audi A4 Limousine costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,880 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Limousine uses 4.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 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 Limousine offers noticeably more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A4 Limousine is considerably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 160 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter delivers moderately more torque with 450 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

A4 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Limousine is clearly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 507 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries significantly more – 2,641 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,101 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Limousine is narrowly 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 £35,800
A4 Limousine

Audi A4 Limousine

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Audi A4 Limousine
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

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Audi A4 Limousine

The Audi A4 is a polished, grown-up sedan that blends restraint with a subtle dose of sportiness, making it an easy choice for commuters and company car buyers alike. Inside it's all refined materials and sensible design, while the driving experience balances comfort and composure — clever, competent and quietly smug in the best possible way.

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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 Limousine
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,762 mm
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
90 km/h
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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