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BMW X5 vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (77,100 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

BMW X5 vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

BMW X5

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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • significantly cheaper
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X5

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,674 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X5 uses 3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 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 BMW X5 offers considerably more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 435 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X5 delivers markedly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

X5

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: BMW X5 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X5 is marginally lighter – 2,240 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 116 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries markedly more – 1,144 kg compared to 705 kg. That’s a difference of about 439 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X5 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £77,100
X5

BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 105 km
BMW X5
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Costs and Consumption

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BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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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 X5
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,100 - 143,500 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
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Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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