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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Polestar 5 comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 884 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 101,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Polestar 5?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Polestar 5: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Polestar 5

  • significantly more power
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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.

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the Polestar 5 costs 101,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,274 £.

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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 Polestar 5 offers significantly more power – delivering 884 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 694 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 5 delivers clearly more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 565 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Polestar 5 offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Bus is only slightly lighter – 2,356 kg compared to 2,462 kg. The difference is around 106 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 5 is far ahead overall 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 £101,700
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Polestar 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 748 - 884 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 565 - 670 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
101,700 - 121,400 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
565 - 670 km
Battery Capacity
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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
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
2,462 - 2,465 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
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Width
1,993 mm
Width
2,015 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
748 - 884 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
812 - 1,015 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
550 - 650 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Polestar
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Sprinter Bus have?

The Mercedes Sprinter Bus is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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