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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Vauxhall Combo comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Vauxhall Combo?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Vauxhall Combo: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • noticeably more power
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Vauxhall Combo

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sprinter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Combo is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,506 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Combo uses 5.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

Combo

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 noticeably more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 450 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Combo offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo is considerably lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 851 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries noticeably more – 1,144 kg compared to 695 kg. That’s a difference of about 449 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Combo 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 £22,900
Combo

Vauxhall Combo

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 5.8 L/100km
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Vauxhall Combo

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Vauxhall Combo

The Opel Combo is a hardworking and surprisingly polished small van that blends van-like practicality with car-like comfort, making it a sensible choice for families and tradespeople who need versatility without fuss. It may not grab attention on the style front, but clever packaging and a levelheaded approach mean you spend more time getting things done and less time worrying about compromise.

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Vauxhall Combo

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
22,900 - 28,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
141 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
1,505 - 1,644 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 - 1,050 L
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
-
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
544 - 695 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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