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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or McLaren GT Series?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
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McLaren GT Series

  • significantly more power
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sprinter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 134,331 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus uses 9.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

GT Series

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 McLaren GT Series offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 445 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers clearly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 180 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is substantially lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 836 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Bus comes out modestly 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 £41,400
Sprinter Bus

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, 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
McLaren GT Series

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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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McLaren GT Series

The McLaren GT takes the supercar blueprint and stretches it into a grand tourer, marrying thrilling pace with genuine long-distance comfort and a cabin that’s actually liveable. If you crave weekend escape capability without surrendering driver engagement, this is the car to consider — though it does attract a fair share of admiring glances.

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus
McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
-
Width
1,993 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
McLaren
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