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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Subaru Crosstrek?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • visibly more power
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Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • markedly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Subaru Crosstrek is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,478 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Crosstrek uses 7.7 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Crosstrek

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 visibly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers substantially more torque with 450 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 268 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Subaru Crosstrek offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Crosstrek is considerably lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 761 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries substantially more – 1,144 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 639 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Crosstrek has the upper hand 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 £29,900
Crosstrek

Subaru Crosstrek

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.7 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
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
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
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Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Subaru
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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