Compare performance (816 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (102,500 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes AMG GT or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Nissan Townstar Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 73,047 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van uses 6.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers considerably more range – reaching up to 263 km, about 252 km more than the Mercedes AMG GT.
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 Mercedes AMG GT offers clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 686 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 1,175 Nm more.
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: Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is markedly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 391 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries substantially more – 775 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 560 kg.
The Nissan Townstar Compact Van 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.
The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.
detailsThe Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.
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Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
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Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 km
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Electric Range
263 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
235 - 319 g/km
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
2
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Seats
2 - 5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
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Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
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Trunk capacity
182 - 321 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,929 mm
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Width
1,860 mm
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Height
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
170 - 215 kg
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Payload
571 - 775 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manual
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
435 - 816 HP
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Power HP
122 - 130 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
320 - 600 kW
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Power kW
90 - 96 kW
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Nissan
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