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Ford Transit Transporter vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (269 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (39900 £ vs 41400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Transporter or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?
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.
Ford Transit Transporter has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39900 £, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41400 £. That’s a price difference of around 1450 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Transit Transporter manages with 7.90 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.30 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.
Transit 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 Ford Transit Transporter has a evident edge – offering 269 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 79 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus performs evident better – reaching 159 km/h, while the Ford Transit Transporter tops out at 120 km/h. The difference is around 39 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Sprinter Bus pulls minimal stronger with 450 Nm compared to 430 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.
Transit 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 Transporter offers significantly more seating capacity – 6 vs 2.
In curb weight, Ford Transit Transporter is slightly lighter – 2074 kg compared to 2356 kg. The difference is around 282 kg.
When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Transporter convincingly takes the win – 2607 kg compared to 1144 kg. That’s a difference of about 1463 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Ford Transit Transporter proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Ford Transit Transporter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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Ford Transit Transporter
Ford Transit Transporter
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
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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
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
39900 - 69100 £
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Price
41400 - 55900 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 10.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.3 - 32 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
247 - 317 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
68 kWh
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 270 g/km
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co2
244 - 322 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
70 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
2074 - 2765 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
5531 - 6704 mm
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Length
5932 - 6967 mm
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Width
2059 mm
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Width
1993 mm
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Height
2530 - 2778 mm
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Height
2633 - 2659 mm
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Max trunk capacity
9300 - 14100 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
735 - 2607 kg
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Payload
814 - 1144 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, 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, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
105 - 269 HP
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Power HP
114 - 190 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
120 km/h
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Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
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Torque
310 - 430 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
77 - 198 kW
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Power kW
84 - 140 kW
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Engine capacity
1996 cm3
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Engine capacity
1950 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2019 - 2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, 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 drivetrain options does the Ford Transit Transporter have?
Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.