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BMW XM vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

BMW XM vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

BMW XM

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

XM

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 74,759 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW XM uses 4.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

Sprinter Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW XM offers substantially more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 558 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 550 Nm more.

XM

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 XM offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Bus is a bit lighter – 2,356 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 339 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries substantially more – 1,144 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 619 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW XM is decisively ahead 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 £116,100
XM

BMW XM

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 476 - 748 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 80 km
BMW XM
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW XM

The BMW XM is an unapologetically bold flagship that fuses brash, hyper-styled presence with the kind of luxury that commands attention wherever it goes. Inside it's a leather-clad showpiece loaded with modern tech and a driving personality that blends theatrical muscle with refined grand-tourer composure—ideal for buyers who want drama and comfort in equal measure.

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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 XM
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 119 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
7
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
-
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
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
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
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Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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