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GWM ORA 03 vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (171 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 03 or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

GWM ORA 03 vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

GWM ORA 03

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • only slightly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ORA 03

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

GWM ORA 03 is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,963 £.

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 Mercedes Sprinter Bus offers only slightly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 171 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers considerably more torque with 450 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

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: GWM ORA 03 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, GWM ORA 03 is substantially lighter – 1,615 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 741 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries clearly more – 1,144 kg compared to 355 kg. That’s a difference of about 789 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM ORA 03 is clearly superior overall 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.

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ORA 03

GWM ORA 03

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 171 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 310 - 420 km
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
310 - 420 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
228 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,848 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
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Payload
315 - 355 kg
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
171 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
126 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
GWM
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the GWM ORA 03 have?

The GWM ORA 03 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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