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BYD Han vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

BYD Han vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

BYD Han

  • significantly more power
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • substantially cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,777 £.

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 BYD Han offers significantly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 327 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the BYD Han is moderately faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus tops out at 159 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Han delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

Han

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BYD Han offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Han is marginally lighter – 2,325 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 31 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries significantly more – 1,144 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 809 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Han 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 £59,200
Han

BYD Han

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 521 km
BYD Han
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

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BYD Han

The BYD Han is a sleek, cinematic fastback saloon that pairs dramatic styling with a surprisingly plush cabin and a genuinely high-tech feel. It undercuts established rivals on price while delivering composed handling, generous equipment and long-legged electric confidence — a car that will make badge-conscious buyers sit up and take notice.

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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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BYD Han
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,995 mm
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

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