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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Hyundai Nexo comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Hyundai Nexo?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Hyundai Nexo: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • substantially cheaper
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Hyundai Nexo

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  • only slightly more power
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sprinter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,531 £.

Nexo

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 Hyundai Nexo offers only slightly 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 clearly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

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: Hyundai Nexo offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Nexo is noticeably lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 401 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries significantly more – 1,144 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 659 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Nexo 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 £59,900
Nexo

Hyundai Nexo

  • Engine Type Hydrogen
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 HP
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Hyundai Nexo

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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 Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Hyundai Nexo

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
0 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
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Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
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Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Hyundai
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