Compare performance (816 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (102500 £ vs 37500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes AMG GT or VW Transporter Transporter?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
VW Transporter Transporter has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37500 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64989 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Transporter Transporter manages with 7.10 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.30 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the VW Transporter Transporter performs significantly better – achieving up to 331 km, about 320 km more than the Mercedes AMG GT.
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 Mercedes AMG GT has a clearly edge – offering 816 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 530 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 2.80 s, while the VW Transporter Transporter takes 7.40 s. That’s about 4.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes AMG GT performs clearly better – reaching 320 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 170 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes AMG GT pulls convincingly stronger with 1420 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 1005 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: VW Transporter Transporter offers decisively more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.
In curb weight, Mercedes AMG GT is slight lighter – 1790 kg compared to 1872 kg. The difference is around 82 kg.
When it comes to payload, VW Transporter Transporter decisively takes the win – 1259 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 1044 kg.
The VW Transporter Transporter proves to be slightly ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Transporter Transporter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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 VW Transporter is the workhorse of the modern tradesman, blending practical cleverness with a cabin that's actually pleasant to spend a long day in. It may not steal the style spotlight, but its unshowy durability, clever load solutions and easy-to-live-with character make it a sensible pick for businesses and weekend projects alike.
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Price
102500 - 194400 £
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Price
37500 - 60800 £
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Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh
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Electric Range
11 km
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Electric Range
56 - 331 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
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co2
235 - 319 g/km
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co2
0 - 220 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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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
2
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
1790 - 2195 kg
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Curb weight
1872 - 2462 kg
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Trunk capacity
182 - 321 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4728 mm
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Length
5050 - 5450 mm
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Width
1929 mm
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Width
2032 mm
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Height
1354 - 1359 mm
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Height
1966 - 1985 mm
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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
755 - 1259 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
435 - 816 HP
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
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Max Speed
280 - 320 km/h
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Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
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Torque
500 - 1420 Nm
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Torque
310 - 415 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
81 - 210 kW
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Engine capacity
1991 - 3982 cm3
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Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
VW
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The Mercedes AMG GT is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.