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Isuzu D-Max vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (35,900 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Isuzu D-Max or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

Isuzu D-Max vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

Isuzu D-Max

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • somewhat more power
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

D-Max

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.

Isuzu D-Max is somewhat cheaper – starting at 35,900 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,478 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Isuzu D-Max uses 8.6 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

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 somewhat more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers slightly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

D-Max

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: Isuzu D-Max offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Isuzu D-Max is noticeably lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 456 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries only slightly more – 1,144 kg compared to 1,115 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Isuzu D-Max 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 £35,900
D-Max

Isuzu D-Max

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 - 9.1 L/100km
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Isuzu D-Max

The Isuzu D-Max wears its workhorse credentials with quiet confidence, delivering rugged practicality and a cabin that keeps things simple and sensible. If you want a dependable truck that gets on with the job without fuss—and even manages a bit of comfort on the road—the D-Max is a smart, no-nonsense pick.

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Reviews Isuzu D-Max

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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Luis Estrada
28 May 2026, 03:20:26

Excellent truck, the Isuzu D-Max 3.0... less blah, blah, blah and more economy, better engine and robustness, and more comfort when driving

The whole "Toyotized" marketing thing is another story; it's a good vehicle, but it's given more fame than it deserves — very bouncy, unstable, I almost rolled one of them

I've had a Hilux 3.0, then a Mazda BT-50 2.2, but now an Isuzu D-Max 3.0... marketing won't fool me — body quality has dropped, electrical systems have many problems, and Toyotas have become more disposable in my view and according to five workshops I consulted... nothing like the Toyotas from 2015

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Luis Estrada
26 Dec 2025, 04:05:50

Robustness, reliability, durability, cornering stability

How do you mainly use this car? (optional): Family car
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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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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,900 - 52,500 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
225 - 237 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,130 kg
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
1,810 - 1,870 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
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Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
970 - 1,115 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 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
400 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
2,164 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Isuzu
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Isuzu D-Max have?

The Isuzu D-Max is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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