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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • clearly cheaper
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Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,345 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

Santa Fe

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 Santa Fe offers visibly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 98 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers somewhat more torque with 450 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 70 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 Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is visibly lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 436 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries significantly more – 1,144 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 479 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Santa Fe 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 £51,700
Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 239 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 54 km
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Hyundai Santa Fe

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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 Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
-
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

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