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BMW X7 vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (90,800 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

BMW X7 vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

BMW X7

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  • clearly more power
  • moderately more efficient
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X7

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 90,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,388 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X7 uses 8 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 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 X7 offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X7 is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus tops out at 159 km/h. The difference is around 91 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X7 delivers visibly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

X7

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 X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Bus is only slightly lighter – 2,356 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 134 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries markedly more – 1,144 kg compared to 760 kg. That’s a difference of about 384 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X7 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 £90,800
X7

BMW X7

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 352 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8 - 12.1 L/100km
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BMW X7

The BMW X7 sits at the top of BMW’s SUV range, wrapping executive-level luxury and a cavernous cabin in a bold, road-commanding package. It’s ideal for buyers who want first-class comfort and presence on the road — think chauffeur-level refinement without hiring one, though you’ll need a confident approach to parking.

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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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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
90,800 - 117,500 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
7
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,181 mm
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,835 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,120 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
245 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
259 - 390 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
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the BMW X7?

The BMW X7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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