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Hyundai Nexo vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

Hyundai Nexo vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

  • only slightly more power
  • visibly lighter
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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

Nexo

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.

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,531 £.

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 Hyundai Nexo offers only slightly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers clearly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Nexo

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hyundai Nexo offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Nexo is visibly lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 401 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries significantly more – 1,144 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 659 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Nexo 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.

from £59,900
Nexo

Hyundai Nexo

  • Engine Type Hydrogen
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 HP
Hyundai Nexo
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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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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Hyundai Nexo
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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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
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
-
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Hydrogen
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
204 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
350 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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