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BMW 2 Series vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (39,200 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

BMW 2 Series vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • marginally cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably 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

2 Series

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.

BMW 2 Series is marginally cheaper – starting at 39,200 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,212 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series uses 4.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 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 BMW 2 Series offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series delivers clearly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

2 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW 2 Series offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series is considerably lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 796 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries significantly more – 1,144 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 744 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series is clearly superior overall 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 £39,200
2 Series

BMW 2 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 10 L/100km
BMW 2 Series
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

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BMW 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series feels like a pocket rocket in smart clothes, delivering sharp handling and a premium cabin that turns everyday errands into something worth looking forward to. For buyers who crave a compact car with real driving character and a dash of German confidence, it’s a spirited choice that never takes itself too seriously.

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

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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BMW 2 Series
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,200 - 98,600 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
-
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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