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BYD ETP3 vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (31600 £ vs 26900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

BYD ETP3 vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

BYD ETP3

  • evident lighter

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly perceptible more power
  • decisively more electric range

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

ETP3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26900 £ , while the BYD ETP3 costs 31600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4672 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter performs decisively better – achieving up to 444 km, about 211 km more than the BYD ETP3.

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 Mercedes Sprinter Transporter has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 204 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the BYD ETP3 performs minimal better – reaching 100 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Sprinter Transporter pulls significantly stronger with 450 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 3 vs 2.

In curb weight, BYD ETP3 is evident lighter – 1640 kg compared to 2052 kg. The difference is around 412 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter performs clearly better – up to 15500 L, which is about 12000 L more than the BYD ETP3.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes Sprinter Transporter decisively takes the win – 2641 kg compared to 780 kg. That’s a difference of about 1861 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter holds a decisive overall lead 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.

BYD ETP3
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

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from about £26,900
Sprinter Transporter

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 114 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.9 - 12.7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 27.1 - 31.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 194 - 444 km

BYD ETP3

The BYD ETP3 is a smart, no-nonsense electric offering that blends everyday practicality with a quietly modern design that won’t embarrass you in the supermarket car park. It’s ideal for buyers after fuss-free electric mobility — efficient, clever and just playful enough to make city driving a little more fun.

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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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BYD ETP3
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
31600 £
Price
26900 - 72900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh
Electric Range
233 km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1640 kg
Curb weight
2052 - 3166 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4460 mm
Length
5932 - 7367 mm
Width
1720 mm
Width
1993 mm
Height
1875 mm
Height
2331 - 2663 mm
Max trunk capacity
3500 L
Max trunk capacity
9000 - 15500 L
Payload
780 kg
Payload
577 - 2641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
100 km/h
Max Speed
90 km/h
Torque
180 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1950 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the BYD ETP3?

The BYD ETP3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.