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Jeep Gladiator vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (264 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (66,400 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Gladiator or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

Jeep Gladiator vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

Jeep Gladiator

  • clearly more power
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Gladiator

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the Jeep Gladiator costs 66,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,045 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus uses 9.3 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Jeep Gladiator with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Sprinter Bus

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 Jeep Gladiator offers clearly more power – delivering 264 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Jeep Gladiator is moderately faster – reaching 177 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus tops out at 159 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Gladiator delivers clearly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 150 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: Jeep Gladiator offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Bus is marginally lighter – 2,356 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries substantially more – 1,144 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 579 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Gladiator 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.

£66,428
Gladiator

Jeep Gladiator

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 264 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9.8 L/100km
Jeep Gladiator
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

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Jeep Gladiator

The Jeep Gladiator grafts the Wrangler's go-anywhere attitude onto a proper pickup bed, giving weekend adventurers the ability to haul gear, pop the top, and head off-road with confidence. It won't pretend to be a luxury cruiser, but its honest, rugged charm and practical versatility make it a great pick for buyers who value character and capability over showroom polish.

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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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Jeep Gladiator
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
66,400 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
257 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,591 mm
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,905 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
565 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
264 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
600 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
194 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
2,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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