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Mercedes AMG GT vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (102,500 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes AMG GT or VW Transporter Transporter?

Mercedes AMG GT vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes AMG GT

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

AMG GT

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Transporter Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,989 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Transporter uses 7.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 320 km more than the Mercedes AMG GT.

Transporter Transporter

Engine and Performance:

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 offers considerably more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 530 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the VW Transporter Transporter takes 7.4 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 1,005 Nm more.

AMG GT

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: VW Transporter Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes AMG GT is marginally lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 1,872 kg. The difference is around 82 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries significantly more – 1,259 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,044 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter stands well ahead of its rival 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 £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 56 - 331 km
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Mercedes AMG GT

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.

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Mercedes AMG GT
VW Transporter Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
235 - 319 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,929 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
170 - 215 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Mercedes AMG GT?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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