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Ford Transit Connect vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

Ford Transit Connect vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • moderately cheaper
  • substantially more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is moderately cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Ford Transit Connect costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,856 £.

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 substantially more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is visibly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 477 kg.

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
Ford Transit Connect
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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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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Ford Transit Connect
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
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
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Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
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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
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
-
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
90 km/h
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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