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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
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Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
244 - 322 g/km
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co2
121 - 149 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
2
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Seats
2
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Doors
4
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
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Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
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Length
4,393 mm
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Width
1,993 mm
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Width
1,775 mm
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Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
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Height
1,811 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
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Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
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Payload
575 - 700 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
114 - 190 HP
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Power HP
75 - 102 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
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Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
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Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
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Torque
200 - 240 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
84 - 140 kW
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Power kW
55 - 75 kW
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Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2021
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Renault
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