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Audi A5 Sportback vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • marginally cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A5 Sportback

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.

Audi A5 Sportback is marginally cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,183 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 7.3 L/100km.

Sprinter Bus

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 A5 Sportback offers considerably more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 449 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers considerably more torque with 825 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 375 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Audi A5 Sportback offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is clearly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 586 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries clearly more – 1,144 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 614 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback holds a decisive overall lead 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 £40,200
A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 110 km
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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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The 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
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
-
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Audi A5 Sportback have?

The Audi A5 Sportback is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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