Compare performance (727 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?
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.
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,594 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.6 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 346 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
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 BMW 5 Series Touring offers significantly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 523 HP more horsepower.
Looking at top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring is substantially 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 BMW 5 Series Touring delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 550 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: BMW 5 Series Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 3.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is slightly lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 202 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers substantially more capacity – up to 15,500 L, about 13,800 L more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries substantially more – 2,641 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,021 kg.
The BMW 5 Series Touring 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.
The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
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Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
194 - 444 km
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Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
0 - 333 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5
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Seats
3
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
5,060 mm
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Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
1,993 mm
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Height
1,515 mm
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Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
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Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
577 - 2,641 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
114 - 204 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
90 km/h
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
84 - 150 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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