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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Casalini 550?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Casalini 550: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • considerably more power
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Casalini 550

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Sprinter Bus

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.

Casalini 550 is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,000 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,352 £.

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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 considerably more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 182 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus is substantially faster – reaching 159 km/h, while the Casalini 550 tops out at 45 km/h. The difference is around 114 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers substantially more torque with 450 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 422 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is clearly lighter – 425 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 1,931 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries substantially more – 1,144 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 871 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Bus shows a few small advantages 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 £41,400
Sprinter Bus

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 114 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Casalini 550

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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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Casalini 550

The Casalini 550 is a compact city runabout that packs surprising practicality into a tiny footprint, making parking a breeze and daily errands almost enjoyable. It won't wow on long highway blasts, but for shopping trips and short commutes it's a clever, affordable alternative to a full-size car — proof that you don't need a giant wallet to get where you need to go.

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Casalini 550

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
20 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
273 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
45 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
28 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
2
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
479 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Casalini
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