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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison
Compare performance (286 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (36300 £ vs 41400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?
Transit Custom Transporter
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.
Ford Transit Custom Transporter has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36300 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5122 £.
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 Ford Transit Custom Transporter has a distinct edge – offering 286 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 96 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Transit Custom Transporter pulls noticeable stronger with 630 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm difference.
Transit Custom Transporter
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: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers convincingly more seating capacity – 6 vs 2.
In curb weight, Ford Transit Custom Transporter is evident lighter – 1893 kg compared to 2356 kg. The difference is around 463 kg.
When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Custom Transporter a bit takes the win – 1332 kg compared to 1144 kg. That’s a difference of about 188 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Ford Transit Custom Transporter holds a decisive overall lead 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.
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
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from about £36,300
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.
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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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Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
36300 - 77400 £
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Price
41400 - 55900 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L
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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
11.80 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
244 - 322 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
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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
Bus
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Seats
3 - 6
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Seats
2
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Doors
4
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1893 - 2122 kg
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Curb weight
2356 - 2559 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
5050 - 5450 mm
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Length
5932 - 6967 mm
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Width
2032 mm
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Width
1993 mm
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Height
1958 - 1959 mm
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Height
2633 - 2659 mm
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Max trunk capacity
5800 - 6800 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
802 - 1332 kg
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Payload
814 - 1144 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Power HP
114 - 190 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.4 - 16.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
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Torque
310 - 630 Nm
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
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Power kW
84 - 140 kW
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Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1950 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Custom Transporter?
The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.