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Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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  • markedly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • slightly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-30

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda MX-30 is markedly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,535 £.

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 slightly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus is moderately faster – reaching 159 km/h, while the Mazda MX-30 tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 19 km/h.

MX-30

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mazda MX-30 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-30 is markedly lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 507 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries substantially more – 1,144 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 742 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-30 is decisively 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 £30,800
MX-30

Mazda MX-30

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 85 km
Mazda MX-30
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

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Mazda MX-30

The Mazda MX-30 trades conventional EV practicality for a boutique vibe, wrapping easy urban agility and a stylish, artisan interior into a compact package that stands out in the crossover crowd. It’s ideal for city-minded buyers who value design and driving feel over long-distance trips, and its quirky details prove Mazda can be playful without losing its driver-focused soul.

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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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Mazda MX-30
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 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
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,395 mm
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
170 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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