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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
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Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
244 - 322 g/km
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co2
-
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L
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Fuel tank capacity
20 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
2
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Seats
2
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Doors
4
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Doors
3
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Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
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Curb weight
425 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
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Length
3,000 mm
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Width
1,993 mm
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Width
1,500 mm
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Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
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Height
1,470 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
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Payload
273 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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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
114 - 190 HP
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Power HP
8 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
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Max Speed
45 km/h
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
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Torque
28 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
2
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Power kW
84 - 140 kW
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Power kW
6 kW
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Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
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Engine capacity
479 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2022
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
-
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Casalini
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