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Ford Transit Bus vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

Ford Transit Bus vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,117 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus uses 9.3 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Sprinter Bus

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 Bus offers markedly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers slightly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Transit Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Bus is marginally lighter – 2,338 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 18 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries only slightly more – 1,162 kg compared to 1,144 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Bus is narrowly 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 £50,500
Transit Bus

Ford Transit Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
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Ford Transit Bus

The Ford Transit is the reliable people-mover operators turn to when they need space, stamina and sensible running costs without fuss. It doesn't try to be glamorous, but its practical interior, flexible layouts and honest character make it a smart, stress-free choice for shuttle services and group transport.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
9
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

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

The Ford Transit Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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