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Fiat Panda vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (70 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (14,100 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Panda or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

Fiat Panda vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

Fiat Panda

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • clearly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Panda

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat Panda is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,249 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Panda uses 5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

Sprinter Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 120 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Fiat Panda is marginally faster – reaching 164 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus tops out at 159 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers significantly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 358 Nm more.

Panda

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: Fiat Panda offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is considerably lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 1,301 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries substantially more – 1,144 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 779 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Panda 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.

£14,134
Panda

Fiat Panda

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 70 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 L/100km
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
14,100 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
113 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
225 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
3,635 mm
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
1,643 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
164 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
92 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
51 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Fiat Panda?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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