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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Renault Express comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Renault Express?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Renault Express: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • significantly more power
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Renault Express

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially 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.

Renault Express is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,258 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Express uses 4.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

Express

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 significantly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Express is only slightly faster – reaching 167 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus tops out at 159 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers substantially more torque with 450 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is considerably lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 1,060 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries visibly more – 1,144 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 444 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Express is clearly superior 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 £17,100
Express

Renault Express

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 75 - 102 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Renault Express

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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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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Renault Express

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
4,393 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
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