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BMW XM vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

BMW XM vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

BMW XM

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 89,194 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW XM uses 4.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers significantly more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 364 km more than the BMW XM.

Sprinter Transporter

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 XM offers considerably more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 544 HP more horsepower.

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

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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 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is noticeably lighter – 2,052 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 643 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries considerably more – 2,641 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,116 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter 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 £26,900
Sprinter Transporter

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 114 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 194 - 444 km
BMW XM
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

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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 Transporter

The 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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BMW XM
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
7
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
-
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, 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 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
90 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 - 150 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
A, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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