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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Nissan Interstar?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • somewhat more power
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Nissan Interstar

  • moderately cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • a bit 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.

Nissan Interstar is moderately cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,428 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Interstar uses 7.5 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Interstar

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 Mercedes Sprinter Bus offers somewhat more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

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

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is a bit lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 303 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries markedly more – 1,447 kg compared to 1,144 kg. That’s a difference of about 303 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar stands well ahead of its rival 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 £36,000
Interstar

Nissan Interstar

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 410 km
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Nissan Interstar

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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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Nissan Interstar

The Nissan Interstar is a sensible, no-nonsense panel van that puts practicality front and center, with a cavernous load area and a durable feel built for daily work. It drives with surprising composure for its size, keeps running costs modest, and feels like the kind of professional tool that prefers reliable service over flashy showboating.

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
36,000 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
0 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
3 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
-
Width
1,993 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
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