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Mercedes G-Class vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G-Class or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

Mercedes G-Class vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes G-Class

  • significantly more power
  • only slightly more electric range
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

G-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 79,642 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter uses 7.9 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Mercedes G-Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is very slightly more efficient: consuming 27.1 kWh/100km compared to 28 kWh/100km for the Mercedes G-Class. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G-Class offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 35 km more than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter.

Sprinter Transporter

Engine and Performance:

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 G-Class offers significantly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 401 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 714 Nm more.

G-Class

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: Mercedes G-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is clearly lighter – 2,052 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 433 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries significantly more – 2,641 kg compared to 715 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,926 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter holds a decisive overall lead 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
-
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
90 km/h
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes G-Class have?

The Mercedes G-Class is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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