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BYD ETP3 vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 26,900 £ ) 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

  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ETP3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is moderately cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the BYD ETP3 costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,672 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers considerably more range – reaching 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 offers clearly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the BYD ETP3 is marginally faster – 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: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter delivers significantly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

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: Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers more seats – 3 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BYD ETP3 is visibly lighter – 1,640 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 412 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers substantially more capacity – up to 15,500 L, about 12,000 L more than the BYD ETP3.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries substantially more – 2,641 kg compared to 780 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,861 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter 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 £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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 194 - 444 km
BYD ETP3
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

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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
31,600 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
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
1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,460 mm
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
780 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
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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
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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
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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