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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 26,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sprinter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is significantly cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,163 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 8 L/100km.

Leon SP Sportstourer

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 SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers visibly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers somewhat more torque with 450 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 90 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: SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is substantially lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 972 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries considerably more – 1,144 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 575 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is decisively ahead 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 £26,200
Leon SP Sportstourer

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 km
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

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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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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

The SEAT Leon Sportstourer blends sporty hatchback looks with estate practicality, giving buyers a sleek wagon that doesn't look like it's trying too hard to be sensible. Its cabin feels modern and well thought‑out, with clever storage and a driving character that keeps the journey entertaining — a smart choice for families who don't want to surrender style for space.

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
-
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SEAT
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