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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

6 Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Mazda 6 Saloon costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,537 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mazda 6 Saloon is substantially more efficient: consuming 16.5 kWh/100km compared to 27.1 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 10.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers a bit more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 108 km more than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter.

Sprinter Transporter

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 Mazda 6 Saloon offers noticeably more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Saloon is clearly faster – reaching 175 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 85 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mazda 6 Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Saloon is only slightly lighter – 2,027 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers substantially more capacity – up to 15,500 L, about 14,426 L more than the Mazda 6 Saloon.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries clearly more – 2,641 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,281 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is slightly ahead 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 £26,900
Sprinter Transporter

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 114 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 194 - 444 km
Mazda 6 Saloon
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

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Mazda 6 Saloon

The Mazda6 saloon feels like the sensible yet stylish choice for buyers who want a car that drives with poise and looks sharper than its badge suggests. It mixes engaging handling, a refined cabin and everyday practicality without shouting for attention — perfect for those who prefer understated class with a wink.

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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

The Mercedes Sprinter is the dependable workhorse that makes light of heavy loads, blending smart practicality with a surprisingly carlike cabin that keeps drivers sane on long runs. With a range of configurations and a reputation for durability, it’s the van buyers turn to when they need something tough, clever and oddly enjoyable to drive.

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Mazda 6 Saloon
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,921 mm
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
90 km/h
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
84 - 150 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
A, G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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