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Lexus RZ vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RZ or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

Lexus RZ vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

Lexus RZ

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  • substantially more power
  • somewhat lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • moderately cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 moderately cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the Lexus RZ costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,559 £.

Sprinter Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RZ offers substantially more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RZ delivers slightly more torque with 538 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 88 Nm more.

RZ

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: Lexus RZ offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RZ is somewhat lighter – 1,995 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 361 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries clearly more – 1,144 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 604 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RZ is far ahead 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 £48,900
RZ

Lexus RZ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 227 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 457 - 559 km
Lexus RZ
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

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Lexus RZ

The Lexus RZ brings Lexus' trademark quiet luxury to the electric SUV world, wrapping poised handling and a plush, well-crafted cabin in a calm, composed package. It won't shout about raw figures — instead it trades headline numbers for smooth power delivery, fuss-free tech and an effortless refinement that will suit buyers who want electric convenience without losing the luxury experience.

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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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Lexus RZ
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
457 - 559 km
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
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
-
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 540 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, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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