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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • visibly more power
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,726 £.

Sprinter Transporter

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 offers visibly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers markedly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Transit Custom Transporter

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: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 3.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter comes out clearly 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 £49,700
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 286 HP
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

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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 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 Custom Transporter
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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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
0 g/km
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
3 - 6
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
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Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
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Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
90 km/h
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

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