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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
31,600 £
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Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
233 km
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Electric Range
194 - 444 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 - 333 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
2
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Seats
3
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,640 kg
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Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
4,460 mm
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Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
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Width
1,720 mm
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Width
1,993 mm
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Height
1,875 mm
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Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
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Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
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Payload
780 kg
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Payload
577 - 2,641 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 HP
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Power HP
114 - 204 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
100 km/h
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Max Speed
90 km/h
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Torque
180 Nm
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 kW
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Power kW
84 - 150 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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