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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Porsche Panamera?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • considerably cheaper
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Porsche Panamera

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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,388 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

Panamera

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 Porsche Panamera offers clearly more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 592 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Panamera is significantly faster – reaching 325 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus tops out at 159 km/h. The difference is around 166 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 550 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: Porsche Panamera offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Panamera is clearly lighter – 1,960 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 396 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries clearly more – 1,144 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 599 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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Panamera

Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 97 km
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Porsche Panamera

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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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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Porsche Panamera

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Manual, 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
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