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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Hyundai Kona comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Hyundai Kona?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Hyundai Kona: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

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Hyundai Kona

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  • considerably cheaper
  • barely more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Hyundai Kona is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,812 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Kona uses 4.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

Kona

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 Hyundai Kona offers barely more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers considerably more torque with 450 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Hyundai Kona offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Kona is significantly lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 986 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries clearly more – 1,144 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 654 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Kona is decisively ahead 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 £23,600
Kona

Hyundai Kona

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 380 - 510 km
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Hyundai Kona

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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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Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona is a compact crossover that pairs bold styling with practical everyday usability, offering a comfortable cabin and intuitive tech for modern drivers. Available in both conventional and electrified versions, Kona brings lively handling and strong value for buyers who want crossover versatility and standout character.

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Hyundai Kona

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
23,600 - 41,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
380 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
0 - 163 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
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Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
420 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
115 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11.9 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, F, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Hyundai
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