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Ford Transit Transporter vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (67,300 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Transporter or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

Ford Transit Transporter vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

Ford Transit Transporter

  • clearly more power
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • significantly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 67,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,926 £.

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 Transporter offers clearly more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 79 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers marginally more torque with 450 Nm compared to 430 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Transit 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 Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 2.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit 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.

from £67,300
Transit Transporter

Ford Transit Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 269 HP
  • Electric Range : 341 - 402 km
Ford Transit Transporter
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Transit Transporter

The Ford Transit is the no-nonsense workhorse that turns heavy-duty hauling into a surprisingly civilized experience, with a cabin that favors practicality over pretense. It’s the go-to for tradespeople and fleet managers who want reliability, adaptability and low running headaches — not showy gimmicks.

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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 Transporter
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,300 - 73,000 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
341 - 402 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
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Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 269 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 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
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
430 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 198 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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